2020 Hyundai Elantra vs Subaru Legacy

On the lookout for a great sedan for your next vehicle? The 2020 Hyundai Elantra and Subaru Legacy are at the top of their class, offering many amenities to satisfy drivers in Bloomington, Martinsville, and Ellettsville, Indiana. To help you in your car search, Andy Mohr Hyundai created this comparison of the Elantra and the Legacy. Read on to see which car will ride away the winner!

Overview  

• The Elantra provides a better EPA-estimated fuel economy than the Legacy.
• The Elantra offers an available hands-free smart trunk release not available on the Legacy.
• Safe Exit Assist is available on the Elantra, but not on the Legacy.

Fuel Economy and Performance Comparison 

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra and Subaru Legacy are equipped with engines providing smooth and efficient rides. However, the Elantra achieves a better fuel economy than the Legacy with an EPA-estimated 31 city/41 highway MPG.[i] Meanwhile, the Legacy falls short with an EPA-estimated 27 city/35 highway MPG, so you may find yourself running to the pump more often in this vehicle.

The Elantra also features standard Drive Mode Select, allowing you to customize your drive experience. You can choose from three settings (Normal, Sport, and Smart) to blend power and efficiency to suit your mood. Unfortunately, this feature is not available with the Legacy.

Practical Interior  

The interiors of these sedans are sophisticated with available leather-trimmed seating, steering wheel, and shift knob. While these seats are refined and tailored, they’re also comfortable thanks to available heated seating. So, when the temperature dips too low, you can warm up quickly inside your cabin.

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra and Subaru Legacy also provide plenty of rear cargo space, so you can fit your luggage or grocery bags. You may have an easier time storing away bulkier items in the Elantra, though, with an available hands-free smart trunk release. When the system senses your Proximity Key nearby for more than three seconds, it’ll open automatically, allowing you to securely place larger items in the trunk with greater ease.

Hyundai vs Subaru: Safety 

Safety is key, so these sedans come equipped with safety features designed to alert you to the changing road around you to help you avoid collisions and create a safer driving experience. Some of these systems include:

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Smart Cruise Control
• Blind-Spot Collision Warning

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra does offer a safety system not available in the Subaru Legacy, though. When you park on a busy street, rest assured that you and your passengers can safely exit the car with Safe Exit Assist. It detects approaching vehicles to let you know when it’s safe to step into the road. The Subaru Legacy doesn’t have a comparable system to create greater peace of mind for you and your passengers.

 

Should I Buy the Hyundai Elantra or the Subaru Legacy?

With similar interior and safety features, the competition was close. However, we believe due to its better fuel economy, Drive Mode Select, and hands-free smart trunk release, the 2020 Hyundai Elantra beats out the Subaru Legacy. Drivers in Bloomington, Martinsville, and Ellettsville, IN, can visit Andy Mohr Hyundai to see this sedan firsthand. Contact us today to schedule a test drive!

 

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