Should I buy a used Subaru Legacy or Toyota Camry AWD for snow?

If your main priority is the best snow driving traction and clearance, I’d lean used Subaru Legacy. Subaru is the safer pick for winter use because it has standard AWD and, per the provided comparison, the Legacy has 5.9 inches of ground clearance versus the Camry’s 5.4 inches.

If you want a car that’s still very good in snow but may be the better all-around buy, the Toyota Camry AWD is worth considering. It should appeal more if you care about fuel economy, long-term ownership costs, and value.

My short take

• Choose the Legacy if you deal with deeper snow, unplowed streets, or slush often.
• Choose the Camry AWD if winter is only part of the equation and you want a more efficiency-focused sedan.

One important note: winter tires matter more than AWD for stopping and turning on snow. A Camry AWD on good winter tires will usually beat a Legacy on worn all-seasons.