Subaru Legacy fourth generation
The Subaru Legacy fourth generation (2005–2009): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 47 versions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: BL, BP
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,670–4,730 mm RDW | – | 4,729–4,801 mm |
| Width | 1,730–1,820 mm RDW | – | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,470–1,550 mm RDW | – | 1,501–1,605 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm RDW | – | 2,670 mm |
| Front track | 1,495–1,530 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Rear track | 1,485–1,535 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,335–1,545 kg RDW | – | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,435–1,645 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,925–2,060 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,600–2,000 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 715–750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 311–963 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,633–2,747 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 198–237 km/h RDW | – | – |
| Torque | 196–350 Nm ASTRA | – | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 225/60R17, 215/50R17, 225/45R18
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 68.6% (67.5–69.6) | 69.2% | 7,089 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 52.6% | 41.6% |
| Brakes | 34.6% | 36.4% |
| Lights and electrics | 29.4% | 28.8% |
| Tyres | 26.9% | 31.2% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 24.5% | 18.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 15.5% | 17.1% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
433 complaints for model years 2005–2009. 24 crashes · 11 fires · 24 injuries · 1 death
- Airbags 97
- Electrical system 59
- Brakes 53
- Engine 47
- Speed control 46
- Fuel system 39
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 47 versions of the Subaru Legacy fourth generation
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United Kingdom 35 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–20102.0 AWD Sports Tourer · 2.0 R Sports Tourer | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 203 g/km |
| 2008–20102.0 AWD Sports Tourer · 2.0 R Sports Tourer | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 200 g/km |
| 2008–20102.0 AWD Saloon · 2.0D R Saloon · 2.0D RE Saloon and 1 more trim | 2.0 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 148 g/km |
| 2008–20102.0 AWD Sports Tourer (w/o sunroof) · 2.0D R Sports Tourer | 2.0 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.7 L/100 km NEDC | 151 g/km |
| 2008–20102.0 AWD Sports Tourer (with sunroof) · 2.0D RE Sports Tourer · 2.0D REn Sports Tourer | 2.0 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2008–20102.5 AWD Saloon · 2.5SE Saloon · 2.5SEn Saloon | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 200 g/km |
| 2008–20102.5 AWD Sports Tourer · 2.5SE Sports Tourer · 2.5SEn Sports Tourer | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.7 L/100 km NEDC | 205 g/km |
| 2007–20103.0 AWD Saloon (Inc. Spec B) · 3.0 AWD Sports Tourer (Inc. Spec B) · 3.0 AWD Outback and 2 more trims | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.8 L/100 km NEDC | 231 g/km |
| 2008–20092.0 AWD Saloon · 2.0 R Saloon | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 202 g/km |
| 2008–20092.0 AWD Saloon · 2.0 R Saloon | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 196 g/km |
| 2008–20092.5 AWD Saloon · 2.5SE Saloon · 2.5SEn Saloon | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 202 g/km |
| 2008–20092.5 AWD Sports Tourer · 2.5SE Sports Tourer · 2.5SEn Sports Tourer | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.6 L/100 km NEDC | 203 g/km |
| 2007–20093.0 AWD Spec B Saloon · 3.0R spec.B Saloon | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 12.1 L/100 km NEDC | 286 g/km |
| 2007–20093.0 AWD Spec B Sports Tourer · 3.0R spec.B Sports Tourer | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 12.3 L/100 km NEDC | 290 g/km |
| 2006–20082.0 AWD Saloon | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.6–8.8 L/100 km NEDC | 182–209 g/km |
| 2006–20082.0 AWD Saloon | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 7.5–8.7 L/100 km NEDC | 178–202 g/km |
| 2006–20082.0 AWD Sports Tourer | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.7–9.0 L/100 km NEDC | 183–212 g/km |
| 2006–20082.0 AWD Sports Tourer | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 7.7–8.8 L/100 km NEDC | 183–207 g/km |
| 20082.0 AWD Outback (w/o sunroof) | 2.0 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 153 g/km |
| 20082.0 AWD Outback (with sunroof) | 2.0 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 156 g/km |
| 2006–20082.5 AWD Outback | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.5–8.9 L/100 km NEDC | 203–210 g/km |
| 2006–20082.5 AWD Outback | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.5–8.9 L/100 km NEDC | 203–210 g/km |
| 2006–20083.0 AWD Saloon · 3.0 AWD Spec B Saloon | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.7 L/100 km NEDC | 229 g/km |
| 2006–20083.0 AWD Spec B Saloon | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 12.1 L/100 km NEDC | 286 g/km |
| 2006–20083.0 AWD Sports Tourer · 3.0 AWD Spec B Sports Tourer · 3.0 AWD Outback | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.9 L/100 km NEDC | 233 g/km |
| 2006–20083.0 AWD Spec B Sports Tourer | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 12.3 L/100 km NEDC | 290 g/km |
| 20062.5 AWD Saloon | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.1 L/100 km NEDC | 193 g/km |
| 20062.5 AWD Sports Tourer | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 198 g/km |
| 20062.5 AWD Sports Tourer | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.3 L/100 km NEDC | 198 g/km |
| 20062.5 AWD Saloon | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 196 g/km |
| 20063.0 AWD Saloon | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.7 L/100 km NEDC | 280 g/km |
| 20063.0 AWD Saloon | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.6 L/100 km NEDC | 229 g/km |
| 20063.0 AWD Sports Tourer | 3.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.9 L/100 km NEDC | 285 g/km |
| 20063.0 AWD Sports Tourer | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.8 L/100 km NEDC | 234 g/km |
| 20063.0 AWD Outback | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.8 L/100 km NEDC | 233 g/km |
United States 5 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2009 | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 19–23 MPG (10.2–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 240–291 g/km |
| 2007–2009 | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 2005–20092MODE CLKUP | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 276–291 g/km |
| 2005–20092MODE CLKUP | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 240–251 g/km |
| 2008–20092MODE CLKUP | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
Canada 7 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2009Compact | 2.5 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 12.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 276 g/km |
| 2005–2009Compact · Station wagon: Mid-size | 2.5 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 10.3–10.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 237–244 g/km |
| 2005–2009Compact · Station wagon: Mid-size | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 10.4–12.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 239–281 g/km |
| 2009Compact | 3.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 274 g/km |
| 2007–2008Compact · Station wagon: Mid-size | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.8–12.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 271–278 g/km |
| 2005–2006Compact | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 12.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 281 g/km |
| 2005–2006Station wagon: Mid-size | 2.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 12.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 283 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.