You really don't think the chrysler is good looking? Wow...I think it's one of the best looking sedans money can buy...

Still waiting on someone to review a car without bitching about CVT's.

One year later, the 200 is going to be discontinued, and the Subaru is cleaning house on awards around the world....

I enjoy the comparison. What wasn't mentioned was reliability and life expectancy. Not everybody gets a new car every 2 years. If you factor those in, Subaru gets a boost.

These guys are the worst at testing cars. Every segment I've watched left me knowing no more about either car they're testing/comparing than I knew before watching. You bring together two all-wheel drive cars and mention nearly nothing about their all-wheel drive capabilities. The Subaru has the ultimate AWD powertrain system and you concentrate on how pretty the interior is or isn't. People buy Subaru for their pedigree and the Chrysler doesn't stand a snowballs chance when you put it side by side with any Subaru product on a wet or smowy road.

This is not a review... sounds more like his personal likes and wants. Subaru's AWD is far superior. I'm very involved in the auto repair industry and long term satisfaction, Subaru.

I am not a fan of CVTs. Subaru has one of the Best. Reliable and efficient. You can put it in sport mode were it mimics and 8 speed transmission. I tried the 9 speed auto in the Cherokee and it was horrible. The Subaru also should hold up much better in the long run and has a proven awd system.

the Subaru part of this review is just plain bad and poorly tested. I had to go watch other non Chrysler paid videos for a proper review. he didn't even know that the Subaru changes its gearing on hard acceleration to reach high rpm. and then proceeded to make a fool of himself after doing a quick overtaking move in the Subaru. the Mazda 6 is not in the same category as these cars. it's slower then a moped and FWD.

mentioned everything but the COST. Most will BUY the 4 CYL Legacy and get the best AWD MPG and the best RESALE and dependability. I still can't get over the fact that 7 year old OUTBACKS with over 100K on them are almost $10K still.

I don't think the Mazda 6 is that great looking, I prefer the new 200.

Ik people are going to disagree but I actually prefer the interior of the subaru

I would have to disagree about the looks of the Chrysler 200. Of course the Mazda and the Fusion take the cake for being the best looking cars in the segment, but I still think that the 200 is a great contender, looks wise.

I can’t imagine why Subaru won’t loan you any more cars. I mean all your complaining about the CVT, the looks, and the fact that you took the Outback off road in conditions it wasn’t made for, you complained some more when it wouldn’t do things a dedicated 4 wheel drive would do, and you scratched the crap out of the paint on your off-road video with it. I mean how dare a car company not loan a bunch of nonprofessional reviewers on KZfaq a vehicle especially when the hate on it and physically destroy it.

I wish Roman would just buy some souped up v8 manual car and drive that around heaps, then we wouldn't have to hear him bitch and whine ON EVERY FUCKING CVT EQUIPPED CAR VIDEO!!!

Not a bad review, but it's a little unfortunate that he basically was saying the Chrysler was better simply because of personal preferences. That's fine he has his own opinions - nothing wrong with that, but some of the things he complained about (for either brand) weren't actually problems, or were designed intentionally the way he didn't like. On another note, personally, I think the Chrysler is a better looking car than either the Mazda or Ford.

I like Chrysler 200s better than Subaru. It looks nicer. But on awd system Subaru probably will win.

The reason I'm rooting for a Subaru is because of their reliability. I have a 10 year old Subaru outback and never had a problem with it. runs smooth and preforms great. Subaru really commits to engineer their cars to last.

Which one would you like, CVT car that has Boxer engine and rally bred AWD system or 9-Speed automatic car that is destined to break down, and a descendant of the disgusting Sebring

why does nobody get the white/black contrast interior on the chrysler? that's the best looking one by FAR

The Legacy's CVT is not as bad as you make it seem. Unless you are flooring it everywhere you go, it barely acts like a CVT. Subaru has it programmed to "shift" while keeping the advantages of a CVT such as lower cost, less weight, better fuel economy, etc.

I really like the 200S, nice car. The Subaru looks like a washing machine on four wheels. And with a CVT? No thanks.

I'll take the Subaru, it''s far more reliable than Chrysler.

This guy is classier and more clever than all three of those arrested juveniles who presume to offer an American version of "Top Gear". The BBC version is hot, the American version is not.

@ 10:49 Umm what do you mean subaru is not unique enough for the market? subaru is the only mid-sized sedan that offers a AWD as standard, there isn't much brands out there that even offer AWD as an option.

I have to give it to Chrysler, they made a very good looking car. Thats coming from a European whose enjoying all sorts of beauties. Subaru looks good but that 200S just looks classy like an Audi does.

Chrysler really put a lot of effort into the new 200, it stands out on the streets.

Neither are good. I highly recommend the 2015 Hyundai Sonata and 2015 Volkswagen Passat. Far superior driving experience and more responsive handling. The 2015 Subaru Legacy has numb handing and underpowered engine. Also with Subaru's recent history of transmission problems, I will avoid all new Subaru's.

Funny. Most people want better fuel economy. Why most reviews prefer the Subaru. Not TFLcar. I knew going in, with their severe distaste to the CVT and no shifts - the Subaru had no chance. They do admit the Subaru feels much more solid. There is a reason - Subaru's are very durable. Shown repeatedly, the Chryslers are not the most economical cars or durable. We will see if the durablity has been improved in a few years.

Also like the Chrysler I think it looks fresh and better than a lot of its rivals. Nice engine too.

I don't really get Roman's obsession with the Fusion. I mean it's a decent looking car but he talks about it like it's got the styling of a Ferrari or a Lambo. The 200 is a good looking car. It just looks simple, and refined. It's not trying to emulate something that it's not. I wouldn't buy a car in this segment based on looks alone. My wife and I test drove a 2013 Fusion at our local Ford dealer and I wasn't impressed. On startup it had a knock which made me wary right away, and neither I, nor her were impressed with the handling or power when we were driving it. Neither of us liked the interior either. It looks good in pictures, but I just didn't particularly like it in person but perhaps it's just preference. That being said this segment is very competitive which is good for consumers across the board.

9 is better than 8, 8 is better than 7. Infinite nukes all. CVT = best.

Are you kidding me? the Chrysler is one of the best looking sedans I've seen in long time!

I think the 200 is one of the most attractive cars on the market! Especially for the price.

lets face it, the legacy will be on the road in 13 years, the chrysler will need major repair in 3.

Call me crazy but I sorta like how the jellybean on steroids looks. I don't have problems with a CVT though, I drive one just fine. I do think the Chrysler looks a lot better than the Subaru. All these are just my opinions -- who knows how long the 200 will last but I prefer it based on the video.

The subaru legacy looks 1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 times better than the chrysler 200S

I can understand the personal preferences and the CVT lacking excitement but when it comes to quality and resale - can anyone make a good case for buying a Chrysler?

I am a time traveller from four years in the future. Turns out you were wrong. Subaru has solved the head gasket and oil consumption problems and is selling more cars than ever. The 200 has gone away and nobody misses it, least of all Chrysler dealers.

As a whole I dislike CVTs, as well, but after renting a 200, having it for a week, the 9 speed while works fine is CONSTANTLY shifting. its almost jarring for driving everyday. We ended up purchasing a 2015 Legacy and absolutely love it. In comparison to any other manufacture CVT, there is no comparison. The feel of the Subaru blow them out of the water. The Honda had to be the worst as far as press the gas and it holds it at 3300rpm. The Subaru works so well that you forget its a CVT, Like he said, it does mimic gears, and always seems to be in its power band without feeling like you are connected to a snowmobile transmission. Id also like to state as a whole they both feel pretty numb, which isn't really a bad thing, both are a pleasant place to spend time inside of and relaxing to drive. but handling I still would choose the Subaru. The last thing and this wasn't addressed in this video but is a HUGE deal breaker to many people, There is not a sedan in this category by any manufacture that has better outward visibility than the Legacy.

Don’t automatically assume that a CVT is bad. I wouldn’t have a Chrysler up my ass if it fit! Reliability is king.

with the hinges how much usable cargo space does the chrysler realy have win for the subaru if you ask me

You will find out what the Legacy can really do when you get to snowy steep mountain where you find no one but bears and cougars

Chrysler looks futuristic even by today's standards.

The 200 looks awesome

I must be part of the extreme minority. I really think the 200 looks better than the fusion. There used to be a deep blue one with chrome accents that's drove around town and it looked good during the day and slick as hell at night.

They seriously need to rethink about bring back the turbo GT. Nothing beats a turbo subaru in the mountains of Pennsylvania.

When you think of Subaru you think reliability, and the company has that over Chrysler.

Which car do better in snow and wet weather ? Which car has a better resale value ? Everybody has the Right to speak their minds.

This is a horrible way to review cars. The production is derivative, the music is lame, and the host is annoying.

Just wait a year for the Chrysler to depreciate 40%, then I'd go that route.

that Chrysler looks like its got a monobrow, and those headlights make it look dopey

i would take the subaru legacy over the chrysler 200. the subaru is more sporty and more reliable then chrysler.

He says the exact opposite about both cars. Most reviews say the Subaru has a fantastic cvt and compares the legacy to the Mazda 6 in driving performance. They also say the 200 fells disconnected and the 9 speed transmission is always buried under gears.

I would probably take the 200s if I could only choose between these two. But both have cons: Subaru' s tiresome CVT, and Chrysler' s history behind it.

Subarus always looked like shit when they are released. But they are the kind of tool that grows on you over time. Subaru knows that. Just like women. Some women are so pretty they are almost ugly. But give me a woman that looks average for 60 years.

Can someone provide me a little insight as to why Roman seems to hate the idea of a CVT so much? How did the CVT personally hurt him? I guess I don't understand the bitching about it? It's a sedan, it's not made to go off-roading, it's not made to go rock crawling, it's designed for Point A to Point B driving, to work, home, errands and a road trip in the between. I've enjoyed the videos by TFLcar for years, but if Roman can't cut the negativity about the CVT when it's clearly the way that more and more manufactures are headed to with mechanical redesigns. This is especially with pretty much all american sedan's no longer being produced after 2019 it's time to hang up the press pass and retire off in the ether, Roman.

Although these two cars are in the same segment, I would assume that the buyers for each are different. The Subaru would probably be competing more with Camry, Accord, and Sonata, while the Chrysler would probably compete against the Fusion, the Optima, and the Malibu, The Mazda kind of provides the best of both worlds, in my opinion.

4~5 years ago I would instantly conclude the Legacy was a better car. Period. Now in 2015 I'm not so sure anymore. Looks: the older 03~08 Legacies were the best looking midsize cars of their time. The 09~14 was decent, but this 15~ is kind of hideous. Conversely, I always hated the Sebring & 11~14 200. Now in the 15~ 200, I think it looks pretty nice; feels more like a Mercedes CLA than another Camry/Accord clone. The story is pretty much the same as the interior. Yes the Legacy is larger, but if I wanted space I'd skip this and jump in the Impala. The 200 wins here. Engine: Subaru H6 despite displacing 3.6 liters it is arguably the weakest 6cyl in any midsize car (some competitors 2.0 I4 turbos even beat it). Yet sitting in the same factory we have the really torquey & more efficient FA20 DIT H4 turbo under the hood of the Forester XT & Impreza WRX. Why not just ditch the EZ36 altogether? The 200's Pentastar 3.6 is arguably Chrysler's best engine they make bar those big V8s, and the 200 equipped with it actually is the most powerful in segment. I'd just wished FCA sort out the shifting algorithm of that 9spd auto, but nothing that cannot be solved with a software update in the future. Handling: The 03~08 Legacy were the sharpest tools when the Mazda6 & Ford Fusion shared rather bloated platforms in the day. It handled like a more grown-up WRX especially the 3.0R Spec. B. Even the 09~14 had a 2.5GT: a Legacy with a WRX powertrain matched with a 6spd MT gearbox. This current one? Nothing. The 200 however can be spec-ed from either C or S depending on your taste & the platform is derived from the Alfa Romeo Giulietta & Dodge Dart; both noted to be very driver-oriented machines. The only reservations I have left is the fine-tuning of the suspension, transmission & long-term reliability of the 200. Other than those things, the 200 in my eyes is heading in the right direction of where the Sebring where it once started. For the other, Subaru just keeps making the wrong decisions that makes each generation of Legacy somehow more generic & Camry/Accord like over time.

The question is with a morning mist on the hairpin bent... Which awd I trust my life doing twice as fast as the posted limit.

Roman you clearly haven't really driven the 2015 Legacy. If you had then you would know when you floor the pedal the transmission emulates a 6 speed. I think you and the other auto journalist that think they know better need to stop crying about CVTs. They have fewer moving parts and get better gas millage so they are the way of the future. Sure you can get a 9 or 10 speed automatic but then you add expense and reliability issues just for that "shifting" feeling you seem to be so in love with. Personally I find a shiftless acceleration experience to be far more luxurious. At the end of the day the Legacy and Outback are build to be safe, reliable, and full of utility. Subaru never said the Legacy / Outback was or is a super high performance sports car. Like all the rest of the no nothing useless auto journalists you need to get an understanding for what a car is built for and stop trying to compare everything to a Ferrari Enzo. I wished I could give this a good 2,000 thumbs down. I'm just glad I'm not subscribed to this channel.

Hey Roman. Put the cars on ice and watch the AWD winner.

I didn't even have to watch the video to know this reviewer is going to choose the Chrysler at the end.

Can someone explain to me why exactly the CVT takes the joy out of driving? From my understanding it just takes away the engine/exhaust note when accelerating?

Chrysler - Make that 80,000 miles count, lol. Or more likely, 60 to 70,000 miles.

I'm over the horsepower crap. I have a Mazda 3 and I love it. Mazda 6 has it right by sticking 4-cylinder only.

I think both of these cars look really good I'll give the fact that the Chrysler looks slightly better than the Subaru but for my money I'll stick with the Subaru because it's going to be on the road a whole lot longer than the Chrysler will be. Also between the two all wheel drive systems I know the Subaru is much more proven than the Chrysler.

Seat comfort vs engine note; those are weird features to juxtapose. I'd go with the Legacy because their AWD system out-performs most other manufacturers.

If you put these two cars on a dyno then the power difference would be a LOT smaller. Because the standard V shaped engines in modern cars have a hard time transferring power to the wheels due to the limitations of putting two rows of cylinders on one crank shaft.

These videos continue to get better and it shows in its quality. Good Job!

I'd take the Chrysler

I only came here for the 200

I've been renting a lot of cars recently and must say that the Chrysler 200 is a solid and enjoyable car besting Fusion and Camry.

I've opt for a 6 speeds Legacy, and I love everything of it...

The Chrysler looks a lot like a dodge dart.

Don't compete? Yeah ok, come test drive my 2011 Subaru legacy 3.6r.....Its a very quick car, smooth shifting, acceleration is great, launch is great, its so smooth on the road, highway, dirt, whatever.....Put it in paddle mode and I would eat that Chrysler for a snack...I've went up against STi's, Evo's, 2016 and up Civics, Accords, Audi S4, A4, infiniti's etc .... .....what are you talkin about! The Legacy is a sleeper don't listen to this review....

you have a Mistake on your video about the Saftey of the cars,. BOTH cars have a Top Safety "Plus" Rating when equipped with the Radar/Camera. so its a Tie.

Is it me or does the Subaru mimic a ford tarus???

how does the awd drive system on the Chrysler compare to the Subaru. I would like to see a ramp test of both systems

How about comparing AWD vs AWD? It's in the title of the video for Christ's sake but there's no comparison made in the review, and with a rough, snowy winter on the way, too! I want to know which is the more more useful car. Teenage boys focus on HP and rev noise. I'm not a teenage boy anymore.

The CVT may kill the joy out of driving any car, but at least there's no whiplash when you want to accelerate on the highway like you can sometimes get with a manual

Subaru has always and still does build a better car then Chrysler no comparison

Being an old guy that grew up with Dynaflow then 4 speed hydramatic, prefer Dynaflow over jerky shift. Now driving Dynaflow (CVT)

to all the cvt bashers hold on a sec i have watched many reviews say the 9 speed felt like a cvt so you cant form am opinion till you drive them your self however the subarus reliablity is much better . and the 9 speed in the chrysler ha been fighting with issues . i'd bet my hat that the awd in the subaru is vastly surperior

When you factor in reliability Subaru wins easily. I have a friend with a 2014 200 with a wonderful 8 speed which was replaced under warranty already for dropping oil.

At least the Subaru won’t break under 50k miles!

Some of the most popular cars and most reliable use CVT's the average persons needs are suited perfectly fine with cars that have CVT's because they are after gas milage not horse power and fun if horse power and fun are what you look at when buying a car then your shopping wrong I think good reliability trump's all

Hey Roman, you are too harsh on the CVT. So what if it does not make the engine go through the RPM range, you are talking about WOT acceleration, which is something most drivers do only rarely. For most of the time, it is smooth and pleasant, always having the right gear for all occasions.

this guy also says a CVT kills the joy of driving any car could have fooled me i have a CVT and its been great these people that do reviews have no clue what the average commuter wants

Completely wrong judgement. Subaru is way better than Chrysler, After driving 50K miles youre gonna see Chrysler falling apart where as Subaru still stays new after 50K. And AWD? Subaru has much more capability than Chrysler, I have seen Chrysler gets stuck on 4 inch of snow in Michigan but never saw a Subaru got stuck even on 8 inch of snow. So, please do real life test for better comparison.

I'm not complaining about the fuel economy for either one. It makes sense that the one with more horsepower gets slightly worse fuel economy. What doesn't make sense is that my 2013 Mustang GT can get 29 mpg despite having 440 horsepower. That being said, i'm questioning whether or not the tests were "real world tests" as this channel does.

i think the 200 looks ten times better than the subaru and ford, but the mazda does look nice.

1 cubic foot wins the utility contest? Let's see shich one you can stick more 2x4s in. My guess is the Subaru since the "ski" pass through is so much larger, which you failed to show.

Better gas mileage, better awd, better crash ratings, better tech(eyesight) and not from "Detroit"

That 200 isn't equip with the radar tech. That's why you couldn't see it... And the point was given to the Subaru for interior but the Chrysler was chosen for the interior? This is why I've stopped watching these reviews.

In the review Roman mentions that 200 S has radar cruise control but the test car does not have one because I noticed that there are no adaptive cruise control buttons on the steering wheel and no forward collision warning/lane keep assist buttons on the dashboard.

Good job. Entertaining and informative as usual. Ty Nathan and Roman.

but I really like the looks of the 200. :/

Review is so so, what about reliability? How many recalls will the Dodge endure? The Subaru has a far better all wheel drive system. Also the the Subaru Boxer engines are renown for reliability over the long term. It's not just all about horse power and how many gears are in the transmission. I've been driving a 1998 Outback with a weak 2.5L 162 hp boxer engine with 234,000 km on the clock. This car has never let me down, drove through many snow storms, up mountains where friend wouldn't go with their 4x4s. I'm currently waiting delivery of a 2015 Outback 3.6R. Will be interesting to see where Dodge will be in 10 plus years...

The people who would pick the Subaru because of just the MPG, well you spend more money in first place, those few grand would buy you years of fuel, and second, that small MPG gap between the two cars is not that noticeable.

I haven't watched the vid or read any comments or even the description. I am sure the 200s will win, though.