Buick Verano vs Subaru Legacy
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2025 Subaru Legacy
Overview
| Spec | Buick Verano1SV | Subaru LegacyLegacy Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 1SV | Legacy Sedan |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2017 | 2025 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Buick Verano1SV | Subaru LegacyLegacy Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $21,065 (best) | $26,810 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Buick Verano1SV | Subaru LegacyLegacy Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 24 MPG | 30 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 21 MPG | 27 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 31 MPG | 35 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 15.6 gal | 18.5 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Buick Verano1SV | Subaru LegacyLegacy Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 182 hp (best) |
| Torque | 171 lb-ft | 176 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2.4 L | 2.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | flat 4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Buick Verano1SV | Subaru LegacyLegacy Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 14.3 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,300 lbs (best) | 3,492 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 108.3 in (best) |
| Length | 183.9 in | 191.1 in (best) |
| Width | 71.4 in | 72.4 in (best) |
| Height | 58.1 in | 59.1 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Buick Verano1SV | Subaru LegacyLegacy Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Buick Verano | Subaru Legacy |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1SV $21,065 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Legacy Sedan $26,810 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Sport Touring $24,115 MSRP | Premium $29,110 MSRP |
| 3 | Leather Group $26,555 MSRP | Limited $35,920 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Sport $36,410 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Touring XT $40,110 MSRP |