Diesel, LPG and petrol · 1989–2025

Subaru Legacy

MPG, running costs and specs for the Subaru Legacy. By the official figures, the 2025 gets 26 mpg, about $2,261 a year in the US.

Subaru Legacy in white
MPG
26 mpg
2025 official · 9.1 L/100km
A year's gas
$2,261
at today's prices in the US
On a full tank
481 miles
70 L tank
Seats
5

What a Legacy costs to run

At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
United States$4.35/gal petrol$16.75 per 100 miles$2,261
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$26.61 per 100 km$2,927
Australia$2.41/L petrol$21.85 per 100 km$2,425
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£25.40 per 100 miles£1,778

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

BW (7th generation), 2020–2027

Specs for the 2.5i sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
BW (7th generation)
Built
2020-2027
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,841 mm
Width
1,839 mm
Height
1,501 mm
Wheelbase
2,751 mm
Kerb weight
1,587 kg

Engine

Engine
2.5 L flat-4 petrol
Engine size
2,498 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
134 kW
Torque
239 Nm
Gearbox
CVT

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.8 L/100km
Fuel tank
70 L
Minimum petrol
87 RON

Safety

NHTSA overall
★★★★★
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Adaptive cruise control
Yes

BN/BS (6th generation), 2015–2019

Specs for the 2.5i sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
BN/BS (6th generation)
Built
2015-2019
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,796 mm
Width
1,839 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Wheelbase
2,751 mm
Kerb weight
1,617 kg
Boot
425 L

Engine

Engine
2.5 L flat-4 petrol
Engine size
3,064 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
161 kW
Torque
286 Nm
Gearbox
CVT

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
9 L/100km
Fuel tank
70 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2015
Airbags
7
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Adaptive cruise control
Yes

BM/BR (5th generation), 2010–2014

Specs for the 2.5i sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
BM/BR (5th generation)
Built
2010-2014
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,775 mm
Width
1,778 mm
Height
1,534 mm
Wheelbase
2,748 mm
Kerb weight
1,507 kg
Boot
1,724 L

Engine

Engine
2.5 L flat-4 petrol
Engine size
2,226 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
125 kW
Torque
229 Nm
Gearbox
CVT

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
8.7 L/100km
Fuel tank
65 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2009
Airbags
6

BL/BP (4th generation), 2004–2009

Specs for the 2.0 sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
BL/BP (4th generation)
Built
2004-2009
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,737 mm
Width
1,754 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Wheelbase
2,709 mm
Kerb weight
1,507 kg
Boot
1,024 L

Engine

Engine
2.0 L flat-4 petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
179 kW
Torque
263 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
9.3 L/100km
Fuel tank
64.5 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★☆
ANCAP tested
2004

BE/BH (3rd generation), 1999–2003

Specs for the 2.5 sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
BE/BH (3rd generation)
Built
1999-2003
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,673 mm
Width
1,715 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Wheelbase
2,660 mm
Kerb weight
1,410 kg
Boot
455 L

Engine

Engine
2.5 L flat-4 petrol
Engine size
2,228 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
115 kW
Torque
224 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
8.8 L/100km
Fuel tank
64 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

BD/BG (2nd generation), 1994–1998

Specs for the 2.0 sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
BD/BG (2nd generation)
Built
1994-1998
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
AWD

Engine

Engine
2.0 L flat-4 petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
92 kW
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel tank
60 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2025Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2024Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2023Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2022Petrol8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2021Petrol7.9 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2020Petrol8.2 L/100km34 mpg29 mpg—
2019Petrol8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2018Petrol8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2017Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2016Petrol8.0 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2015Petrol7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2014Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2013Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2012Petrol7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2012Diesel5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2011Petrol8.0 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2011Diesel5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2010Petrol8.0 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2010Diesel6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2009Diesel5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2009Petrol8.0 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2008Diesel5.7 L/100km50 mpg42 mpg—
2008Petrol7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2007Petrol8.0 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2006Petrol7.9 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2005Petrol7.9 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2004Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2003Petrol8.2 L/100km34 mpg29 mpg—
2002Petrol8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2001Petrol8.8 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2000Petrol8.9 L/100km32 mpg26 mpg—
1999Petrol8.9 L/100km32 mpg26 mpg—
1998Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
1997Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
1996Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
1995Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
1994Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
1993Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
1992Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
1991Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—

Subaru Legacy questions

What MPG does the Subaru Legacy get?

The 2025 Subaru Legacy gets 26 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (9.1 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Subaru Legacy cost to run a year in the US?

About $2,261 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.

How far does a Subaru Legacy go on a full tank?

About 481 miles (773 km) from its 70 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Subaru Legacy's trunk?

425 L, for the 2.5i sedan.

Cars like the Legacy

From other makes, closest in what they use.

Audi

S4

1992–2025

27 mpg

Kia

K5

2021–2027

27 mpg

Mercedes-Benz

CLS-Class

2006–2023

25 mpg

Lexus

LS

1990–2026

25 mpg

BMW

340I

2016–2020

28 mpg

Volvo

S90

1997–2026

28 mpg

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