Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT vs. Ford Fusion Sport AWD: Which Would You Choose?

dan2515
Nov 4, 2009 at 10:02 pm

F.O.R.D F*** Ontario Road Disaster
and i have a 02 legacy gt custom tuned with an impreza turbo…
…never had a problem pushing 210,000k and still rips anything np

44mpgcorolla
Aug 6, 2009 at 5:41 pm

Biggee72:
I’ve owned three Subarus in the last 20 years and one ford. Bought them all new. $0 in repairs on the Subarus. Two transmissions and $3600 poorer from the Ford…I’ve learned my lesson. My Legacys were made in Indiana. My Ford was made in Canada. If Subaru made a Minivan I would never have bought the Ford.

31393505
Jul 30, 2009 at 5:10 pm

Would have to say Fusion Sport AWD. Actually drove both. You would gave to go with 2010 Legacy to get some of latest technology like Bluetooth etc. and the 2010 is UGLY. It’s a shame, the 2009 was a nice looking car. The Fusion has better than average reliability and the Subaru only average according to Consumers and JD Power at least. The Japanese may be getting complacent and the domestics trying very hard to build a better product. The 2009 Legacy 3.0 has a nicer ride than the 2010 Fusion Sport but the Legacy is not as much fun to drive. The Fusion Sport would be a blast with a 5 speed or (6 speed) but for many this is not a practical option for a family car. For many the technology available on the Fusion like Sync etc. would clinch the deal. The Fusion will appeal to the younger buyer.

troutster52
Jun 12, 2009 at 12:09 pm

75 percent of Fusions on the road are 2.3, not 3.5 so thats why a lot of the ones on the road are pokey. Although I am more of a Ford fan than a Subaru fan, I love the Legacy and would go for that just because of the stick shift option. No point it carving out the corners if you can’t pound it through the gears, more power or not.

bigjones47
Jun 12, 2009 at 11:09 am

Yes american cars do suck

bigjones47
Jun 12, 2009 at 11:08 am

The ford is a piece of shit, subie all the way, my friens kills the fusion like nothing

backinblack2
Jun 12, 2009 at 8:09 am

Well I already own a 2007 Impreza so I know Subarus are AWESOME cars. And the Legacy just looks stunning. So I would love to have that.

DENALI---LQ
Jun 12, 2009 at 7:27 am

FORD … the new fusion looks great

vince_lazio
Jun 12, 2009 at 6:55 am

This is a easy one, even thought the Fusion looks great, I gotta side with the Subaru. You can’t resist AWD,Boxster engine, and they have been doing this since the dawn of time right?! How many Ford’s came AWD so go with the experts,sorry Ford keep building the muscle car that kept them alive.(another subject for another day)

Cavalier2200sfi
Jun 12, 2009 at 5:20 am

Subaru… easy. Better looking, it comes in stick. Not as powerful but lighter. And, well, it’s not a Ford
I don’t mind fords much, they make sweet trucks but most of their cars are pretty hurting. Al though ford has uped their game quite a bit in the past few years but i’ve always loved the subarus

dragorphan
Jun 12, 2009 at 3:50 am

hello ford. are you listening? love the car but give us a stick.

RavenAegis45
Jun 11, 2009 at 10:35 pm

thats a tough choice, i really like the new ford fusion body style, Ive also liked the Legacy body style but yeah its a pretty old design. but either ones a good choice for a 4 door AWD design, just pick your preference i guess, Mine would be the Ford just because of its awesome looks

racerjim
Jun 11, 2009 at 10:30 pm

Ford. Subaru has been clinging to the same chassis/suspension/drivetrain design for years. That outfit really seems like a one-hit-wonder.
-Jim

XTZTwinTurbo
Jun 11, 2009 at 10:22 pm

Subaru.. Not a fan of either car (looks) but it says to choose.

BD4MP-Dub
Jun 11, 2009 at 5:27 pm

SUBARU!!!! American Cars Suck! The Fusion probbly wont last more then 5 years with out breaking

albania_fier
Jun 11, 2009 at 4:48 pm

id choose whichever one has more torque and it dosent matter where or who puts the car together it may be made in mexico but the engineering is american

skiman88
Jun 11, 2009 at 3:58 pm

Subaru no doubt ! Aunts 2003 ford just shit out on her before it was even paid off and the warranty is done ( I will NEVER buy a ford ) and for all you who are all about america and think that by buying an american car makes you more of an american, you may wanna research and find that many of fords newer models are being made in MEXICO including the fusion hybrid so there goes that !

gdimpreza
Jun 11, 2009 at 3:37 pm

did anyone know that the legacy is also offered with a 6-speed!? the legacy gt spec b has a six speed manual AND upgraded suspension from the standard legacy gt or gt limited. subaru’s been doing it right all along! even if you don’t step up to the spec b there’s a more solid aftermarket support for improvements in all aspects of the car’s performance. on a site where we’re all showing and/or modifying our vehicles i think that would be a valid argument in favor of the subaru. thanks for reading.

JDMDC2_2000
Jun 11, 2009 at 2:29 pm

SUBARU for sure, sure the Fusion looks ok but the AWD system on the SUBARU is a MONSTER. Ohh and yes FORD’s are made cheap. This is really not a fair comparo just look at the facts the LEGACY is an out going model and is still kickin ass, a brand new 2010 FUSION being made atleast 5 years later still cant keep up…

FusionPower
Jun 11, 2009 at 1:31 pm

I may be biased but I say Fusion FTW!

fireball22
Jun 11, 2009 at 1:22 pm

Lovin’ the Fusion. Yeah, I bleed Ford Blue, but it’s a clean and sweet looking design and I’m confident that members of my family would be a little more comfortable riding in the back than with the Subie. But you’re right, a manual tranny would be the perfect touch.

KennyDang91
Jun 11, 2009 at 12:56 pm

Gosh dang they both look good!! For looks, I like the Ford. For the AWD system, Subaru(duh).

TOPlamborghini
Jun 11, 2009 at 12:01 pm

Not to mention the ford weighs 4000 pounds

TOPlamborghini
Jun 11, 2009 at 12:01 pm

Subaru

bigboi08
Jun 11, 2009 at 11:38 am

gonna have to go with the fusion ths subie is just way too ugly

RockstrMentality
Jun 11, 2009 at 11:21 am

I would take a Mustang with a manual over a Lambo with an auto. So subie

masabgt
Jun 11, 2009 at 11:13 am

Subaru any time!!!

Hands Down!!!

GlamismanTJ
Jun 11, 2009 at 11:09 am

Ford Fusion

00CivicTuner00
Jun 11, 2009 at 10:06 am

Subie hands down

palefacetsw
Jun 11, 2009 at 9:52 am

Scooby over Ford….even if the chioce was a 1979 Scooby 1600gl wagon over a 2009 Shelby GT500….I would go Scooby…..

bosnakes
Jun 11, 2009 at 8:19 am

fusion ftmfw

StickShiftRick
Jun 11, 2009 at 7:27 am

shreff99, I’ll take the rigours of learning how to drive better on a sanctioned road course loooong before I hand over control to some techno-nannies. Rear-wheel drive, near 50/50 balance and traction/stability control that can be completely disengaged is how to do it properly! Learning about Ford’s awesome Revoknuckled deisgn in the latest Focus RS (Europe only), I’m sure Ford put just as much R&D to making their AWD system rock so I don’t doubt you there. But hearing someone who works in Ford saying how much better the Ford might make on question the bias-ness of your comments. Futhermore, claiming how some +3000lb sedan “handles like a dream” makes me question the integrity of the comment, or, at the very least, eludes to the fact that your idea of good handling is rather softcore for some of us folks on here.

shreff99
Jun 11, 2009 at 7:16 am

I would still choose the Fusion without a doubt in my mind at all! I work for a Ford/Mercury dealership and we also own a Chevy/Subaru dealership across the street. I have driven both vehicles and the Fusion definitely tops the Legacy, stick shift or not. We got our first Fusion Sport 2 weeks ago from the factory, of course we all had to drive it. We took a 35 mph curve at 85 mph and the Fusion stuck right to it. The Fusion Sport’s suspension adjusts with your driving as well as the all-wheel drive system. The all-wheel drive on the Fusion can go front to back, side to side or criss-cross and enables the car to handle like a dream. All kinds of info generated by your driving is sent to the computer of the car and it tells car everything it needs to do to keep the car planted firmly to the ground. Technology is unreal in vehicles these days. The 3.5L putting out 265 hp matches well with the sport suspension and Ford’s Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system.

GTwildfire
Jun 11, 2009 at 7:13 am

I’d say the Fusion, the grille is pretty unique, styling is good and Ford’s reputation is better than it has been for many decades, meanwhile it seems like Subaru’s design team were about as adventurous as the Amish… I see it now, Lancaster Jones and the Temple of Yawn…

StickShiftRick
Jun 11, 2009 at 7:02 am

I have a few buddies of mine that are completely indoctrinated into the VeeDub subculture and even they have been giving props to the latest offerings from Ford. Kudos to them for giving the American market some of their Euro/Aussie flare. (Can I has 4.0L Turbo I6 Falcon now, pls?)

Anywho, I ALWAYS thought the Legacy 2.5GT was awesome and it was a bummer that I didn’t see more people rock that car. Ford’s latest Fusion is quite stunning too.

But, as the caption suggests, the lack of a manual offering IS a deal breaker for me so I’d have to go Subbie.

If I was suggesting this car to someone however and they had no intentions of driving a stick, then I ‘d have to tell ‘em to test drive both as these cars are just too cool (well, as cool as midsize sedans get) and too closely matched for me to say one is superior to the other.

___nes___
Jun 11, 2009 at 6:48 am

Subaru, but only because I can’t stand the tail lights on the Fusion.

Gregarious
Jun 11, 2009 at 6:28 am

I would have to go with the Subie… even though the Ford is probably the better choice. I’ve been in the 2.5GT wagon and it fucking flies! The Ford’s weight is the only reason I didn’t go with the Ford.

KustomKiely
Jun 11, 2009 at 5:50 am

Subaru For sure.

pttransamdriver
Jun 11, 2009 at 5:40 am

Wow thats a tough one, Great head to head comparison. I’ll have to go with the Fusion, give it a 6speed manual and no contest for me.

phattacorider
Jun 11, 2009 at 5:30 am

I’d have to go with the Fusion on this one. It definitly has a bolder, meaner stance even without a hood scoop.

holla718
Jun 11, 2009 at 5:23 am

The Ford is MEANER…but i’ll go with the Subie GT…..Jus cuz its available with a MANUAL…..

REAL CARS HAVE 3 PEDALS !!!!!

Corollaczy
Jun 11, 2009 at 4:58 am

Ill admit the ford looks good and that ford is stepping up their designs lately, but I still would have to go with the manual subaru. Ford says their quality has gone up but subaru has always had it so you wouldnt be taking any chances

Biggee72
Jun 11, 2009 at 4:52 am

Sorry, No Jap cars here. I’d go with the fusion..no contest.

Maffew
Jun 11, 2009 at 4:04 am

Legacy, no question.

dragorphan
Jun 11, 2009 at 3:50 am

fusion!!! support the only big 3 member doing it with out your tax dollars.

dragorphan
Jun 11, 2009 at 3:47 am

Subaru!!! Hands Down!!!

Bikerxgames540
Jun 11, 2009 at 12:20 am

Gotta go with the scoobie

nicksBLAZINagain
Jun 10, 2009 at 10:05 pm

subie 4 sho

xxnatedoggxx
Jun 10, 2009 at 9:26 pm

ill go with the Ford

7urtle
Jun 10, 2009 at 9:16 pm

sube

oldscoob
Jun 10, 2009 at 9:05 pm

ypu have got a king of AWD in symtrical einstein, even with a crazy ej engine, next to a ford. Hmmmmm. look at my nick and guess my choice 30 years ago..

subcero
Jun 10, 2009 at 8:32 pm

Even dragon ball z said Fusion Haaaa!!!!!!!!!!

BoydZCustomZ
Jun 10, 2009 at 8:26 pm

Subaru!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

quesocryer
Jun 10, 2009 at 8:24 pm

Subie for sure! That Fusion has issues…not sure exactly, but something’s just noooot right..

baller247365
Jun 10, 2009 at 8:20 pm

only thing i respect about ford is the fox body mustangs

subaru FTW

wsbob
Jun 10, 2009 at 8:11 pm

I like the Fusion a lot, but the Subaru has a stick! I wanna learn stick, so I’ll take the Subaru only for that

Haddaway
Jun 10, 2009 at 7:58 pm

C’mon a Crappy Ford V6 over a Subaru Flat-4 EJ25. Do we really need to ask which one you’d pick?

Subaru all the way
(Who needs that Sync microsoft music/phone junk when your blowing away the punks in their Hondas with a Turbo 4-door!)

carguy1215
Jun 10, 2009 at 7:45 pm

If I could have the Subie drivetrain with the Fusion’s looks, that’d be great, but we don’t live in such a perfect world. But in the end, I’d have to go with the Fusion since these cars would be my daily, so I’m not too worried about which one would have the better performance when they’re both similar (AWD, mid-size, sport package)

sarahsmile90
Jun 10, 2009 at 7:25 pm

Subaru for sure!

Charlesaford
Jun 10, 2009 at 7:02 pm

fusion ftw !!!

gurpreetsehmbi
Jun 10, 2009 at 6:40 pm

Subaru hands down, I was at work last week and I saw the new Fusion Sport in the visitors parking, anyways it looked great in black but overall the Subaru definitely takes this one!

90xjpunk
Jun 10, 2009 at 6:19 pm

V HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, ignorant people are hiLARIOUS……

jt399696
Jun 10, 2009 at 5:38 pm

Fusion All Day Long!Sorry to the Subaru guys.The WRX is kinda neat if you like ricer cars.But unfortunately if you own a Soob that aint a WRX or a Brat,well you own a lesbo/liberal car that probably has Obama08 and other green treehugger propoganda stickers on it.Again,sorry to Soob owners but some cars just attract stereotypes.

JoeCool97Formula
Jun 10, 2009 at 5:11 pm

FUSION FTW!!!

Otsegoelectric
Jun 10, 2009 at 5:09 pm

Soooooob definitely

camaro480
Jun 10, 2009 at 5:06 pm

Definitely the Subaru! They have more experience and I’m sure there is aftermarket support for them as well.

NortherCali7OH7
Jun 10, 2009 at 4:47 pm

Fusion please!

gdimpreza
Jun 10, 2009 at 4:43 pm

i’m biased: i love subaru’s, i love the symmetrical awd and i LOVE turbo. i’ll take a legacy gt please!

bbasdeo
Jun 10, 2009 at 4:36 pm

throw a manual in the fusion

toyotagoose
Jun 10, 2009 at 4:30 pm

Ford’s got the look…Subaru has the history….ima go with the underdog and say go Fusion!!

EL-CHAMO
Jun 10, 2009 at 4:00 pm

legacy gt!!!!!!

kylestlouis
Jun 10, 2009 at 3:48 pm

legacy is just so much sexier….and idk about a sporty awd ford. It just doesnt sound right

buickboy92
Jun 10, 2009 at 2:51 pm

I really do like that Ford but I’ll go with the Subaru, cause it’s one that would be good for rallying, plus you can kind of beat it up going down a dirt road or something.

Austin Knight
Jun 10, 2009 at 2:45 pm

Fusion for sure. Hands down. I love that car.

NWSilverado
Jun 10, 2009 at 1:55 pm

Yeah hands down Subaru! The original AWD Monsters!

whtfocus77
Jun 10, 2009 at 1:55 pm

Subie anyday of the week.

ford makes the weakest sedans ever. i was driving my focus ( parts car for my dads shop) this truck cut me off the other day and i was forced to swerve and my right tire hit the curb and couple hours later my hole shock,strut, spring, tire, rim everything broke.ford makes the best trucks though.