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Subaru Legacy MPG

MPG Number of Vehicles
14 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
15 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
16 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
17 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
18 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
19 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
20 miles per gallon 4 vehicles
21 miles per gallon 4 vehicles
22 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
23 miles per gallon 6 vehicles
24 miles per gallon 8 vehicles
25 miles per gallon 7 vehicles
26 miles per gallon 6 vehicles
27 miles per gallon 4 vehicles
28 miles per gallon 4 vehicles
29 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
30 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain MPG  
2008 2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD 27.05
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With the turbocharged 262hp 2.5L H4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2008 Subaru Legacy has been averaging 27.05 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2008 Subaru Legacys in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 miles per hour (about 60 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (12.5 percent), in heavy traffic (10 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2008 Subaru Legacy in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
2008 2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-sp manual AWD 23.35
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2008 2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 23.37
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2008 2008 4dr Sedan 170-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD 27.8
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2008 2008 4dr Sedan 170-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp shiftable CVT AWD 24.87
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2008 2008 4dr Sedan 256-hp 3.6L H6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 26.5
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2008 2008 4dr Wagon 170-hp 2.5L H4 6-sp manual AWD 20.4
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2008 Subaru Legacy

2008 Subaru Legacy Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 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. see full Subaru Legacy review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
heavier concumption due to awd and power see full Subaru Legacy review
2008 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 see full Subaru Legacy review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Room for improvement without driving below the speed limit. see full Subaru Legacy review
 

2008 Subaru Legacy Gas Mileage (MPG)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Subaru Legacy's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.