Segment: Medium
Production years: 2008, 2009
Subaru made a final facelift for the Legacy in 2008, which introduced new engines and slightly different exterior details.
In 2007, the world was crumbled in a financial crisis, and the automotive industry took a bad hit. Subaru tried to dodge the bullet and postponed the launch of the Legacy's fifth generation. It chose to refresh the fourth generation instead, and for some reason, that was the smart thing to do. But it wasn't easy. The carmaker still had to improve the engines.
The most efficient way to make a facelift is to reshape the bumpers and the headlights. Subaru went a little bit more over that and included new front fenders and new alloy wheels. There was nothing extraordinary, but the car offered a better, sportier look. The wider grille in the lower side of the bumper featured an aggressive styling inspired by the world of rallying.
Inside, there was the same layout from the non-facelifted version. The Legacy was available with a sat-nav infotainment system mounted on the sloped center stack. The dashboard used the same materials and the same color, regardless of the rest of the cabin's upholstery.
Subaru made a big improvement for the engine and the drivetrain. It introduced the 3.0-liter flat-six engine that complied with the new emissions regulations. Its re-worked 2.5-liter flat-four was good even for California's pollution norms. In Europe, Subaru brought the Euro 5 engines and, since the Europeans were mad about oil-burners, it introduced a 2.0-liter flat-four turbodiesel.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5i 4AT AWD (173 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 2457 cm3 |
Power: | 127.2 KW @ 6000 RPM 173 HP @ 6000 RPM 171 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 167 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 227 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 135 mph (217 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/50 R17 89H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185 in (4699 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 56.1 in (1425 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.9/58.5 in (1,496/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.4 cuFT (323 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
Turning circle: | 36.7 ft (11.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3086 lbs (1400 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4255 lbs (1930 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 200 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5i 5MT AWD (173 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 2457 cm3 |
Power: | 127.2 KW @ 6000 RPM 173 HP @ 6000 RPM 171 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 167 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 227 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 136 mph (219 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/50 R17 89H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185 in (4699 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 56.1 in (1425 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.9/58.5 in (1,496/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.4 cuFT (323 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
Turning circle: | 36.7 ft (11.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3042 lbs (1380 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4255 lbs (1930 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 202 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L GT 5MT AWD (243 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 2457 cm3 |
Power: | 178.7 KW @ 6000 RPM 243 HP @ 6000 RPM 240 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 241 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 327 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/45 ZR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185 in (4699 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 56.1 in (1425 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.9/58.5 in (1,496/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.4 cuFT (323 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3428 lbs (1555 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4641 lbs (2105 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L GT 6MT AWD (243 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 2457 cm3 |
Power: | 181.2 KW @ 6000 RPM 246 HP @ 6000 RPM 243 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 241 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 327 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/45 R18 89Y |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185 in (4699 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 56.5 in (1435 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.9/58.5 in (1,496/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.4 cuFT (323 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
Turning circle: | 36.7 ft (11.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3543 lbs (1607 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4755 lbs (2157 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L R 5AT AWD (245 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H6 |
Displacement: | 2999 cm3 |
Power: | 180.2 KW @ 6600 RPM 245 HP @ 6600 RPM 242 BHP @ 6600 RPM |
Torque: | 219 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 297 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 147 mph (237 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/45 R17 91W |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185 in (4699 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 56.1 in (1425 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.9/58.5 in (1,496/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.4 cuFT (323 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
Turning circle: | 36.7 ft (11.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3285 lbs (1490 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4475 lbs (2030 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 231 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L R 6MT AWD (245 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H6 |
Displacement: | 2999 cm3 |
Power: | 180.2 KW @ 6600 RPM 245 HP @ 6600 RPM 242 BHP @ 6600 RPM |
Torque: | 219 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 297 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 151 mph (243 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/45 R17 91W |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185 in (4699 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 56.1 in (1425 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.9/58.5 in (1,496/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.4 cuFT (323 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
Turning circle: | 36.7 ft (11.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3329 lbs (1510 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4475 lbs (2030 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.4 mpg US (17.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 286 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L D 4AT AWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 110.3 KW @ 3600 RPM 150 HP @ 3600 RPM 148 BHP @ 3600 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 350 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 125 mph (201 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185 in (4699 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 56.1 in (1425 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.9/58.5 in (1,496/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.4 cuFT (323 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
Turning circle: | 36.7 ft (11.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2998 lbs (1360 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4255 lbs (1930 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 196 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L D 5MT AWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 110.3 KW @ 3600 RPM 150 HP @ 3600 RPM 148 BHP @ 3600 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 350 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 129 mph (208 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185 in (4699 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 56.1 in (1425 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.9/58.5 in (1,496/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.4 cuFT (323 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
Turning circle: | 36.7 ft (11.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3164 lbs (1435 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4420 lbs (2005 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 148 g/km |