Mazda CX-50 vs. Subaru Legacy
$29,900
$26,810
Highlights
| 2026 Mazda CX-50 | 2025 Subaru Legacy | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$29,900
|
$26,810
|
| Towing Capacity |
2,000 lbs
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Capacity |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Gasoline H-4
|
| MPG |
24 City / 30 Hwy
|
27 City / 35 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
187 hp
|
182 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
All Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2026 Mazda CX-50 | 2025 Subaru Legacy | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
185 @ 4000
|
176 @ 4400
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline I-4
|
Regular Gasoline H-4
|
| Displacement |
2.5 L/152
|
2.5 L/152
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
187 @ 6000
|
182 @ 5800
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
24 City / 30 Hwy
|
27 City / 35 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 Mazda CX-50 | 2025 Subaru Legacy | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 X 7 in
|
17 X 7.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/65HR17
|
P225/55VR17
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 X 7 in
|
17 X 7.5 in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/65HR17
|
P225/55VR17
|
Suspension
| 2026 Mazda CX-50 | 2025 Subaru Legacy | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Torsion Beam
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Torsion Beam
|
Double Wishbone
|
Steering
| 2026 Mazda CX-50 | 2025 Subaru Legacy | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
36 ft
|
37 ft
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2026 Mazda CX-50 | 2025 Subaru Legacy | |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume |
Not available
|
15 ft³
|
| Front Hip Room |
54 in
|
56 in
|
| Second Head Room |
39 in
|
37 in
|
| Height, Overall |
64 in
|
59 in
|
| Length, Overall |
186 in
|
191 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
52 in
|
55 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
40 in
|
40 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
57 in
|
| Wheelbase |
111 in
|
108 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
N/A
|
62 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
8 in
|
6 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Rear |
N/A
|
63 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
43 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
100 ft³
|
106 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
39 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
76 in
|
72 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
58 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
75 in
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
43 in
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
30 in
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
56 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
31 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
Not available
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 Mazda CX-50 | 2025 Subaru Legacy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
200 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
2,000 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,741 lbs
|
3,492 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
16 gal
|
19 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
2,000 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
200 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
2,000 lbs
|
Not available
|
| Curb Weight |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
Not available
|
Safety
| 2026 Mazda CX-50 | 2025 Subaru Legacy | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2026 Mazda CX-50 | 2025 Subaru Legacy | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2026 Mazda CX-50 | 2025 Subaru Legacy | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
100
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2026 Mazda CX-50 | 2025 Subaru Legacy | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
12 in
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
12 in
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 Mazda CX-50 or the 2025 Subaru Legacy?
The 2026 Mazda CX-50 and the 2025 Subaru Legacy are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Mazda CX-50 or the 2025 Subaru Legacy?
The 2025 Subaru Legacy is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Mazda CX-50 with 30 MPG combined versus 26 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Mazda CX-50 or the 2025 Subaru Legacy?
The 2025 Subaru Legacy is cheaper than the 2026 Mazda CX-50 with a $26,810 starting MSRP versus a $29,900 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2026 Mazda CX-50 or the 2025 Subaru Legacy?
The 2026 Mazda CX-50 and the 2025 Subaru Legacy both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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