Toyota Prius vs. Subaru Legacy Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Subaru Legacy to the dealership as the Toyota. The Subaru Legacy will tax your gasoline budget tremendously more than the Toyota Prius will. The Toyota Prius will save you money at the pump compared to the Subaru Legacy. Regarding MSRP, the Toyota doesn't cost much less than the Subaru Legacy. The Subaru Legacy will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the Toyota Prius. The Toyota Prius will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Subaru Legacy.

Utility
The Toyota Prius and the Subaru Legacy can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You will most certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Subaru Legacy than with the Prius.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Subaru than the Prius because of its larger tank. The Toyota Prius and the Subaru Legacy compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Subaru packs quite a wallop and will knock the Toyota Prius down a few rungs. On the flip side, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Drivetrain
The Subaru Legacy's engine is considerably larger than the Toyota's. Bear in mind that larger engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The Prius could learn a lesson or two from the Legacy when it comes to pickup. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Subaru Legacy is tremendously more powerful than the Toyota Prius.

Overview
The Subaru Legacy and the Toyota have the same basic after-sale protection.