4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
I average 43mpg in a little over half highway driving. I get 55mpg on the highway and about 35mpg in city driving. This is very impressive considering this car's performance.
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2009 Subaru Legacy Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year
Body/Powertrain
Comment
2010
4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The fuel economy with a 4 cylinder 170 hp engine is pretty disappointing at 22-23 mpg. The AWD system is responsible for some of the loss but I also drive an AWD Acura TL SH-AWD with a 6 cylinder 305 hp engine that is only marginally worse at 18-19 mpg.
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2008
4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I do not dislike the fuel econ, its AWD and I knew that going into the purchase, after you walk away from a totaled vehicle, safety becomes the prioroty over fuel econ. Have been able to get 32mpg out of both vehicles with smart driving
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2009 Subaru Legacy Gas Mileage (MPG)
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6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
6-speed manual AWD
6-speed manual AWD
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD