2026 Hyundai Sonata vs 2025 Subaru Legacy

While family sedans are not as popular as they were a decade ago, there is still a large swath of buyers who have not gotten swept up in SUV mania. While some brands have stopped producing sedans altogether, many others are still at it. Two of the best are Hyundai and Subaru, both storied nameplates that have stood the test of time and are now making two of the best midsize sedans you can buy. See how they stack up and browse our online inventory to see available models near Delray Beach, Florida.

2026 Hyundai Sonata vs 2025 Subaru Legacy

Subaru was founded nearly two decades before Hyundai, and as a result, some buyers buy the Legacy by default on reputation alone. What they don’t know is that the 2026 Hyundai Sonata offers superior value, performance, and a much longer warranty at an amazing price.

Performance

The 2026 Hyundai Sonata has a trim level for every type of driver, ranging from a hybrid for the economy-conscious to a powerful turbocharged engine that packs a punch for those desiring performance. The base powertrain setup is a 2.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that produces a respectable 192 horsepower. Drivers looking to maximize every drop of fuel can opt for the Sonata Hybrid, which packs a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine connected to a battery pack that increases fuel economy to a staggering 44 mpg in the city and 54 mpg on the highway. Finally, heavy-footed drivers can step up to the Sonata N-Line, which adds a turbocharger to the base engine, making a stout 290 horsepower. This powertrain propels the N-Line from 0 to 60 mph in an impressive 5.4 seconds – sports sedan territory.

The powertrain options on the 2025 Subaru Legacy are rather limited by comparison. All Legacy models come standard with All Wheel Drive, which decreases fuel economy and may annoy buyers who live here in Florida and don’t need it. The base engine is a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 182 horsepower and 176 pound-feet of torque. The upper-level trims of the Legacy come with a turbocharged 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine with 260 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque.

Interior

The 2026 Hyundai Sonata is the latest example of Hyundai’s consistent trend over the last decade of making the nicest interiors of any midsize car. So nice in fact that when you slip into the driver’s seat, you’ll feel like you entered a luxury car that carries a price tag double the Sonata’s. A massive glass instrument panel extends from the driver door to just before the passenger seat, which houses two configurable 12.3-inch screens. The materials are soft to the touch, and the overall theme is simple, elegant, and straightforward. Tune to your favorite station on the available 12-speaker Bose sound system and cruise to Delray Beach in style. Once you’re finished, use the MyHyundai app to cool your Sonata to an optimal temperature for the drive home.

The interior of the 2025 Subaru Legacy, on the other hand, hasn’t had a refresh in a long time and is rather spartan by comparison. A lot of black plastic lends a low-rent feel, while the tiny 7-inch touch display will require drivers to squint to see information and adjust the vehicle settings.

Safety Features

The 2026 Hyundai Sonata and 2025 Subaru Legacy both earned the coveted “Top Safety Pick” designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). However, when it comes to safety tech and innovation, there’s a clear winner: the 2026 Hyundai Sonata. A first in the class, it can be equipped with Hyundai’s Remote Smart Parking Assist, which allows drivers to remotely pull the Sonata forward or backward to maneuver out of a tight parking space. See a full safety comparison below:

Bottom Line

Buyers will find plenty of things to love in the 2026 Hyundai Sonata. Compared to the aging 2025 Subaru Legacy, the Sonata offers better engines, more driver-assist tech, and an exceptional interior layout that’s spacious, comfortable, and tech-savvy.

Take the 2026 Hyundai Sonata for a Test Drive

Meet your new favorite midsize sedan. Stop by Delray Hyundai today to explore the new 2026 Hyundai Sonata, or call our team today for more information about scheduling a test drive. To see what’s available near you, shop our new inventory online right from your smartphone or computer!