Subaru Legacy MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Subaru Legacy model year from 1990 to 2025 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Legacy has been offered with 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.2L 4-cyl power plants; the most efficient version is the 2025 (up to 30 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Subaru Legacy fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined MPG | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26–30 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | $27,990 | 652 listings |
| 2024 | 26–30 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | $24,192 | 463 listings |
| 2023 | 26–30 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | $23,500 | 425 listings |
| 2022 | 27–30 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | $21,947 | 260 listings |
| 2021 | 27–30 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | $19,025 | 174 listings |
| 2020 | 27–30 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | $18,732 | 198 listings |
| 2019 | 23–29 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | $16,745 | 213 listings |
| 2018 | 23–29 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | $14,995 | 208 listings |
| 2017 | 23–29 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | $12,995 | 202 listings |
| 2016 | 23–29 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | $11,973 | 270 listings |
| 2015 | 23–29 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | $10,964 | 200 listings |
| 2014 | 20–27 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 20–27 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 20–25 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 20–25 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 20–26 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 20–22 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 20–22 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 20–23 | 2.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 19–23 | 2.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 19–23 | 2.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 19–21 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 19–22 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 20–21 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 20–21 | 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 21 | 2.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 21–22 | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 20–24 | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1997 | 21–24 | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 20–25 | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 21–24 | 2.2L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 18–23 | 2.2L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 18–23 | 2.2L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1992 | 18–23 | 2.2L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 18–22 | 2.2L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1990 | 20–22 | 2.2L 4-cyl | — | — |
2025 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 2025 Legacy was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 30 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $27,990 on VehiSales (652 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
2024 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 2024 Legacy was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 30 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $24,192 on VehiSales (463 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
2023 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 2023 Legacy was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 30 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $23,500 on VehiSales (425 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
2022 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 2022 Legacy was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 30 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $21,947 on VehiSales (260 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
2021 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 2021 Legacy was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 30 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $19,025 on VehiSales (174 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
2020 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 2020 Legacy was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 30 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $18,732 on VehiSales (198 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S8) | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
2019 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 2019 Legacy was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 29 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $16,745 on VehiSales (213 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Regular | 25 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
2018 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 2018 Legacy was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 29 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $14,995 on VehiSales (208 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Regular | 25 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
2017 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 2017 Legacy was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 29 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $12,995 on VehiSales (202 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 25 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
2016 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 2016 Legacy was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 29 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $11,973 on VehiSales (270 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 26 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
2015 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 2015 Legacy was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 29 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $10,964 on VehiSales (200 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 26 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
2014 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 2014 Legacy was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 27 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2013 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 2013 Legacy was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 27 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
2012 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 2012 Legacy was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
2011 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 2011 Legacy was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
2010 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 2010 Legacy was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2009 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 2009 Legacy was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
2008 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 2008 Legacy was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Regular | 20 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
2007 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 2007 Legacy was EPA-rated in 9 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 23 | 20 MPG |
2006 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 2006 Legacy was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2005 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 2005 Legacy was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2004 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 2004 Legacy was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy/Outback AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy/Outback Wagon AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy/Outback AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy/Outback AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy/Outback Wagon AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy/Outback Wagon AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Legacy/Outback AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Legacy/Outback Wagon AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2003 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 2003 Legacy was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy/Outback Wagon AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Legacy/Outback Wagon AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy/Outback AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy/Outback AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy/Outback AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy/Outback Wagon AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Legacy/Outback Wagon AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Legacy/Outback AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
2002 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 2002 Legacy was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy AWD (incl. Outback) | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD (incl. Outback) | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD (incl. Outback) | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD (incl. Outback) | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Legacy AWD (incl. Outback) | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
2001 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 2001 Legacy was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.5L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
2000 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 2000 Legacy was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
1999 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 1999 Legacy was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
1998 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 1998 Legacy was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Wagon | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Legacy | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
1997 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 1997 Legacy was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Wagon | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Legacy | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
1996 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 1996 Legacy was EPA-rated in 9 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Legacy | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
1995 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 1995 Legacy was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.2L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Wagon | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Legacy | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Legacy | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
1994 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 1994 Legacy was EPA-rated in 11 versions (2.2L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Wagon | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Legacy | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Legacy | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy AWD Turbo | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD Turbo | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
| Legacy AWD Turbo | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
1993 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 1993 Legacy was EPA-rated in 11 versions (2.2L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Legacy | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy AWD Turbo | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD Turbo | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
| Legacy AWD Turbo | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG |
1992 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 1992 Legacy was EPA-rated in 12 versions (2.2L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Legacy | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Legacy AWD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Legacy AWD Turbo | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD Turbo | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Legacy AWD Turbo | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon AWD Turbo | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1991 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 1991 Legacy was EPA-rated in 11 versions (2.2L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Legacy | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon 4WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Legacy 4WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Legacy 4WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon 4WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Legacy 4WD Turbo | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Legacy Turbo | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Legacy 4WD Turbo | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1990 Subaru Legacy: engines & MPG
The 1990 Legacy was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.2L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Legacy | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon 4WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Legacy 4WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Legacy Wagon 4WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
| Legacy 4WD | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Subaru Legacy get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined economy for the Legacy ranges from 18 to 30 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2025 model year.
What engines does the 2025 Subaru Legacy have?
The 2025 Legacy was EPA-rated with 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl — see the 2025 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Subaru Legacy require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular and premium depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/subaru/legacy.
Underlying ratings are public-domain EPA/DOE data from fueleconomy.gov.
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