The Corolla XSE balances reliable, efficient compact-car duty with enough power for city and small-family needs. It’s easy to live with, though cargo capacity and outright performance are modest.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety6.9 L/100km
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Usage fit
Family62/61
City51/53
Budget / value70/71
Road trip56/48
Performance37/28
Cargo23/20
Practical44/44
Premium22/22
Winter66/26
Scores out of 100. Blue = Subaru Legacy · Orange = Toyota Corolla XSE
Specs side-by-side
SpecSubaru LegacyToyota Corolla XSE
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Pros & cons
Subaru Legacy
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Toyota Corolla XSE
Emphasis on reliability for long-term ownership
Efficient for its class at 6.9 L/100 km combined
City-friendly pace with 0–100 km/h in 8.0 s
Seats five with a practical 368 L trunk for daily tasks
368 L cargo space may be tight for cargo-heavy use
Not a performance pick: 169 hp and 180 km/h top speed