2025 Kia K5 vs. 2024 Subaru Legacy Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia K5

2025 Kia
K5

MSRP*: $26,990 to $34,490
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Picture of the 2024 Subaru Legacy

2024 Subaru
Legacy

MSRP*: $24,895 to $38,195
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MPG - City 23 - 26 MPG 23 - 27 MPG
MPG - Hwy 33 - 37 MPG 31 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 290-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 260-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 191 - 290 hp 182 - 260 hp
Exterior Length 193.1 in 191.1 in
Exterior Width 73.2 in 72.4 in
Leg Room Front 46.1 in
Rear 35.2 in
Front 42.8 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 38.4 - 40.2 in
Rear 37.4 - 37.8 in
Front 38.3 - 39.4 in
Rear 37.2 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Subaru Legacy than the Kia K5, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Kia K5 will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Subaru Legacy.

Convenience
With the Subaru Legacy you will definitely be making less frequent stops at the gas station than with the Kia K5, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Kia K5 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Subaru Legacy.

Dimensions
The Kia K5 is a little wider than the Subaru Legacy, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the Kia K5 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Subaru Legacy.

Handling
The Kia K5 has a smaller turning radius than the Subaru Legacy, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia K5 is somewhat more powerful than the Subaru Legacy.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Kia K5 and the Subaru Legacy do an equal job of transmitting their engine's power to their wheels.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Kia K5 and the Subaru Legacy.