2023 Subaru Legacy vs 2019 Subaru Legacy

If you're in the market for a mid-size sedan, the Subaru Legacy is an outstanding choice. But even if you decide on a Legacy, you still need to determine which Legacy. Both the 2019 and the 2023 Legacy are outstanding choices, but the 2023 Legacy comes with a few more perks that you can't find in the 2019 model.

To help you make an informed decision and find the best Subaru Legacy for you we've highlighted everything you can expect from both a 2023 and a 2019 Legacy for you here.

2023 Subaru Legacy

The 2023 Subaru Legacy is full of the latest and greatest features you can find in any vehicle. Whether it's top-notch safety features, a powerful engine, or some of the newest technological features on the market, the 2023 Subaru Legacy has it all while delivering classic Subaru dependability and performance.

Powertrain Options and Performance

There are two engine options available with the 2023 Subaru Legacy, with a 2.5L engine that pushes 182 horsepower coming standard. However, if you get the Sport or Touring XT models Subaru swaps the 2.5L engine for a more powerful 2.4L turbocharged engine that produces 260 horsepower.

Neither engine option lacks power, but there's a clear difference between the two options that you'll feel when you push the pedal to the floorboard.

That's why the stock engine can take you from 0 to 60 miles per hour in a respectable 8.0 seconds, but the 2.4L engine ups that to just 6.1 seconds.

Standard Features

When it comes to the sheer number of standard features on a vehicle, it's hard to top what the 2023 Subaru Legacy offers. As a Subaru of course it comes with all-wheel drive, but that's far from the only standard feature.

Other standard features include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, automated emergency braking, a lane-departure warning system with lane-keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control with a lane-centering system, and the rest of Subaru's EyeSight suite of driver assistance features.

But while there are tons of standard safety features with the 2023 Subaru Legacy, there are also tons of standard technological features. It all starts with the 7" infotainment system, but all trim levels besides the base level come with an 11.6" infotainment screen.

Comparable trim levels come with everything the 2019 Subaru Legacy comes with and then some, which is exactly how getting a newer model year should be.

2019 Subaru Legacy

While the 2019 Subaru Legacy might not come with all the newest bells and whistles of the 2023 Legacy, it's a fine vehicle with tons of features you'll love. These features include top-of-the-line technological advancements, a powerful drivetrain, and tons of safety features.

We've highlighted some of the top perks of a 2019 Legacy and what you can expect if you choose to get one for you here.

Powertrain Options and Performance

While the 2019 Subaru Legacy comes with two different engine options, it's two completely different engines than what comes with the 2023 model. The stock engine with the 2019 Legacy is a 2.5L four-cylinder engine that pushes 175 horsepower, while the upgraded engine is a 3.6L six-cylinder engine that pushes 256 horsepower.

These performance numbers are strikingly similar to what's available with the 2023 models, but the 2023 models can produce these performance numbers with far better fuel efficiency.

Standard Features

While there are plenty of standard features that come with the 2019 Subaru Legacy, it doesn't come with everything the 2023 model comes with. Standard technological features on a 2019 Legacy include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, although they work with a 6.5" touchscreen system that comes standard.

Upgraded trim levels increase the size of the touchscreen to 8", but that's more than three full inches smaller than the upgraded version on the 2023 model.

Every 2019 Legacy also comes with at least one USB port, although higher trim levels come standard with four. And just like safety isn't an optional feature with the 2023 Legacy, it's not optional with the 2019 model either.

Standard safety features include automated emergency braking, a lane departure warning system with a lane-keeping assistance system, and an adaptive cruise control system. However, just like blind spot monitoring doesn't come standard with the 2023 model, it's not standard with the 2019 model.

Why the Subaru Legacy Is Right For You

Whether you decide to go with a 2019 or a 2023 Subaru Legacy, there are a ton of features to love. For starters, there's a ton of trunk space at 15 cubic feet of storage. While this is technically the same amount of storage space as a Toyota Camry, the Legacy offers more functional space.

Another perk of the Legacy is that like all Subaru vehicles, it features an all-wheel drive system that helps it tackle difficult terrain and less-than-ideal road conditions.

Finally, like every Subaru both the 2019 and the 2023 Legacy are pillars of dependability. When you purchase either vehicle, you're getting a vehicle you can count on mile after mile and year after year.

And one advantage of going with a 2019 Legacy instead of a 2023 Legacy is that usually a 2019 Legacy will cost less than a comparable 2023 Legacy. It won't have quite as many features, but since it doesn't cost quite as much it's up to you to decide which is the best fit for you and your family.

Final Thoughts

Whether you're interested in a 2019 or a 2023 Subaru Legacy, Granite Subaru would love to help you get behind the wheel of your very own. They're both great vehicles and Granite Subaru knows how to get you a great deal on either one.

They'll also happily answer questions you might have about either vehicle, and they'll even help set you up with a test drive so you can experience the Subaru difference for yourself! So, reach out today and they'll help you with whatever you need.