Toyota Camry vs Subaru Legacy

The Subaru Legacy gives you two engines to choose from. The more powerful option is the available 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque.

If you’re looking for a little more oomph in your daily commute, though, consider the 2024 Toyota Camry. Its baseline 2.5-liter 4-cylinder motor is capable of reaching 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. For even more aggressive drives, the available 3.5-liter V6 powertrain will provide 301 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque.

Did you know the Toyota Camry is also available with a hybrid powertrain? Yep, you read that right—the Camry has four hybrid trims, which allow you to get the best of both worlds. Its 208-horsepower engine helps drivers achieve an EPA-estimated 51 city/53 highway MPG rating!^*

On the other hand, you’ll have to stick with a gas-powered engine on the Legacy, which provides performance benefits. However, if you want to conserve fuel and stay away from the pump, you’ll prefer the Camry.

Inside both the Toyota Camry and the Subaru Legacy, you’ll find comfortable seating and technology. Both vehicles boast fabric seating to start with the option to upgrade to available leather-trimmed seating and heated front seats.

Tired of trying to find the right temperature for both you and your copilot? Dual zone automatic climate control comes standard on the Camry; so, you can each set your personal oasis in this sedan. Meanwhile, you can only enjoy this feature with an upgrade in the Legacy.

These two sedans also have standard infotainment systems with 7-inch displays. You can stream music, answer hands-free phone calls, and use smartphone navigation with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. Higher trim levels of the Camry and the Legacy offer in-vehicle navigation as well.

Where the 2024 Camry pulls ahead of the Legacy is with its available 10-inch Head-Up Display. This display appears on your windshield and provides vital vehicle information as you drive, including speed, directions, and outside temperature. Without a comparable feature in the Legacy, you’ll need to take your eyes off the road to view this info.

Driver-assistive and safety technology is common in vehicles on the road today, including the Camry and the Legacy. Each sedan has its own suite of safety features, including:

• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection: Monitors the distance between your vehicle and frontal obstacles and can even apply the brakes if you get too close.
• Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist: Alerts you to unintentional lane drift and, in certain situations, can apply gentle steering corrections to keep you on track.
• Automatic High Beams: When it’s dark outside, this system turns on the high beams and adjusts your vehicle’s headlights to traffic.

The 2024 Toyota Camry has a few additional standard features over the Legacy. The standard Road Sign Assist system uses a camera to monitor various road signs. This information is then projected onto the Head-Up Display or the Multi-Information Display.

Since the 2024 Subaru Legacy isn’t available with this feature, you’ll have to pay closer attention to posted speed limits and other signs.