Driving a sedan is all about living in the moment. Thrilling performance keeps you engaged, while standout style separates you from the crowd. Couple all that with the contemporary technology you crave, and you have a real winner. Which sedan would win in a showdown between the Nissan Altima and the Subaru Legacy?
Our team at Dartmouth Nissan is here to find out. Let's see how they compare on the streets of Dartmouth, New Bedford, or Fall River, MA!
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Let’s get back to the days of soaring down the highway with the windows open and the music playing. The Nissan Altima and the Subaru Legacy put you in command of a stirring performance that will remind you of the good old days.
Feel that? It’s the rush of adrenaline that courses through your body when you hit the gas pedal. It will be stronger in the Nissan Altima thanks to its standard 2.5L DIG 4-cylinder engine. It’s capable of 188 horsepower. The similar 2.5L 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER® engine is only capable of 182 horsepower.
A sport-tuned suspension is only available on the Nissan Altima SR VC-Turbo—the most exhilarating trim level available between both models. Combined with the unique 2.0L VC-Turbo® engine, it will really put some pep in your step!
Fuel economy may slip your mind when having this much fun. That is, until you have to pull over to fill up the tank. Luckily, both models offer ideal efficiency, so you can keep the fun going. The Subaru Legacy has a standard EPA-estimated 27 city/35 highway MPG, while the Altima offers an EPA-estimated 27 city/39 highway MPG.*
There’s something about driving a sedan—an air of intelligence. The Nissan Altima and the Subaru Legacy bring a litany of smart safety systems to the table so you can feel confident and in control through every mile of your drive.
Nissan Safety Shield® 360 and Subaru EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology group all their standard safety features into one cohesive driver-assistance unit. The Legacy has five safety systems, while the Altima has six. They include:
- Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
- Rear Automatic Braking
- Blind Spot Warning
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Lane Departure Warning
- High Beam Assist
Both models also offer a driver attention monitor. When these systems detect drowsy or distracted driving, they’ll alert you so you can refocus on the road ahead or pull over for a break.
Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control is available with the Legacy. The Altima, however, goes one step further with ProPILOT Assist. This advanced cruise control system can keep your vehicle centered within your lane and even come to a complete stop in traffic. It will get back up to speed automatically when traffic starts moving again.
At the intersection of comfort and connectivity, you’ll find the Nissan Altima and the Subaru Legacy. Let’s step into their interiors and get a firsthand look at what you can expect.
Both the Subaru Legacy and the Nissan Altima offer seating for five riders and about 39 inches of front headroom. Once you settle into the available leather-trimmed seats, you’ll realize the Altima gives you more room to stretch out, with 43.8 inches of front legroom compared to 42.8 inches in the Legacy.
The Subaru Legacy is available with an 11.6-inch touchscreen display. That’s rather impressive. Unless, of course, you compare it to the 12.3-inch NissanConnect® touchscreen available with the Nissan Altima. It anchors the infotainment system and gives you command of apps like:
- Apple CarPlay®
- Android Autoâ„¢
- Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
- SiriusXM® radio with 360L
Hello Nissan is only available with the Altima. This advanced voice recognition system allows you to control your infotainment with natural speaking commands. It will be just like talking to your trusty copilot!
It’s clear to see that the Nissan Altima has the edge in this contest. Its superior comfort, connectivity, and sport-tuned performance is exactly what you need to step up your travels around Dartmouth, New Bedford, or Fall River, MA.
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Shop Nissan Altima Value Your Trade Apply for Financing Schedule a Test Drive*2024 EPA Fuel Economy Estimates. 27 City MPG / 39 Highway MPG / 32 Combined MPG for Altima S, SV FWD. 27 City MPG / 37 Highway MPG / 31 Combined MPG for Altima SR, SL FWD. 26 City MPG / 36 Highway MPG / 30 Combined MPG for Altima SV, SR, SL AWD. 25 City MPG / 34 Highway MPG / 29 Combined MPG for Altima SR FWD VC-Turbo. Fuel economy estimates based on 87-octane fuel. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions. Use for comparison only.