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Subaru Legacy
Subaru has built the Legacy since 1990. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 5 of them, from the 2008 Subaru Legacy 3.0 R to the 2023 Subaru Legacy. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 1990–today
- Brand from
- Japan
- Sold new in
- North America, Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 5 cars
How it changed
Power went from 150 hp in the 2008 Legacy 3.0 R to 182 hp in the 2023 Legacy. It got heavier along the way: 1,435 kg for the 2008 car, 1,587 kg for the 2020. The most powerful here is the 2018 Subaru Legacy at 260 hp (194 kW), more than 55% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2020 Subaru Legacy, in 6.1 s.
Every Legacy in the catalog
2010 Subaru Legacy
2018 Subaru Legacy
The Subaru Legacy is a mid-size car built by Japanese automobile manufacturer Subaru from 1989 to 2025. The maker's flagship car, it is unique in its class for offering all-wheel drive as a standard feature, and Subaru's traditional boxer engine.
Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
2020 Subaru Legacy
Following a "Dynamic x Solid" philosophy, Subaru designers incorporated a "Bold in Movement" concept when penning the new Subaru Legacy.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2023 Subaru Legacy
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Legacy 3.0 R | 150 hp (112 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 9.5 s | 129 mph (208 km/h) | 1,435 kg (3,164 lb) | 2.0 L H4 | All Wheel Drive | 5-speed manual | 22 mpg |
| 2010 Legacy | 150 hp (112 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 9.3 s | 128 mph (206 km/h) | 1,501 kg (3,309 lb) | 2.0 L H4 | All Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | 26 mpg |
| 2018 Legacy | 260 hp (194 kW) | 247 lb-ft (335 Nm) | — | — | 1,661 kg (3,662 lb) | 3.6 L inline-6 | All Wheel Drive | High-torque Lineartronic CVT includes 6-speed manual mode and steering wheel paddle control switches | 29 mpg |
| 2020 Legacy | 182 hp (136 kW) | 176 lb-ft (239 Nm) | 6.1 s | — | 1,587 kg (3,499 lb) | 2.5 L flat-4 | All Wheel Drive | CVT | 30 mpg |
| 2023 Legacy | 182 hp (136 kW) | 176 lb-ft (239 Nm) | — | — | — | flat-4 | All Wheel Drive | CVT | 30 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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