I have driven both and own a
I have driven both and own a 2016 Legacy 3.6R. Remember Turbo lag? When I have driven Legacy's and Outback's with the 2.4 they were much louder and just flat DO NOT PERFORM. Especiall in higer altitude mountain terrain. All for a lousy 1 - 2 mpg hwy difference? Real World. If they wanted to really be smart about this they would go with superchaged engines insted of turbos that have turbo lag and are more expensive to have and maintain. Along with the normal smaller engine lige compared to the larger 3.6. I am a Subaru owner and if I am not even given the option for the larger non-turbo engine I will probably go elswhere.