45 Winsted Rd.
Torrington, CT 06790
The midsize sedan field is packed with familiar names, but the 2025 Subaru Legacy keeps winning practical hearts with standard all-wheel drive, calm road manners, and technology that feels helpful instead of fussy. Put it next to the Honda Accord and Kia K5 and a pattern emerges: when the forecast turns ugly or the road turns twisty, the Legacy feels planted, predictable, and quietly premium.
| Subaru Legacy | Honda Accord | |
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | All wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Engine Power | 182 hp @ 5,800 rpm | 192 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Engine torque | 176 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm | 192 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm |
| Transmission | Continuously variable-speed automatic | Continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 27 / 35 / 30 MPG | 29 / 37 / 32 MPG |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.8 gal |
*Comparison source: Edmunds (https://www.edmunds.com/car-comparisons/).
The Honda Accord is a benchmark for space and efficiency, especially in its hybrid trims. Yet the Legacy plays a different-and very compelling-game: year-round traction and sure-footed stability right out of the box. In New England weather, that matters.
If your daily loop includes wet mornings, unplowed side streets, or weekend trips to the mountains, the Legacy's standard traction advantage is tough to ignore. You still get the quiet cabin, big-car stability, and a sedan that's easy to live with-just with more confidence when conditions aren't ideal.
| Subaru Legacy | Kia K5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | All wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Engine Power | 182 hp @ 5,800 rpm | 191 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
| Engine torque | 176 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm | 181 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm |
| Transmission | Continuously variable-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 27 / 35 / 30 MPG | 25 / 36 / 29 MPG |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.8 gal |
*Comparison source: Edmunds (https://www.edmunds.com/car-comparisons/).
Kia's K5 leans stylish and sporty, with bold sheetmetal and a confident stance. It can be optioned with all-wheel drive on select trims, but the Legacy keeps things simpler: no guesswork, AWD is standard. The rest of the experience is refreshingly mature-less flash, more substance.
The K5 is a looker, no doubt. But for four-season drivability and calm, confident behavior on imperfect pavement, the Legacy stays locked-in and drama-free. It's the sedan you pick when you want the same level of assurance on a leaf-strewn back road as you get on the interstate.
If you're cross-shopping midsize sedans, the 2025 Subaru Legacy makes a simple promise: the traction you want, the comfort you expect, and the safety tech you shouldn't have to pay extra for. See how it stacks up against the Honda Accord and Kia K5 from behind the wheel. Schedule a test drive at Gengras Subaru Torrington and experience the Legacy's calm, confident character for yourself.
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45 Winsted Rd.
Torrington, CT 06790
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