Real Subaru Legacy fuel consumption
Subaru Legacy real fuel consumption by user reviews is approximately 6% higher compared to official consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 4% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 8% higher. Above consumption difference is the average for all Subaru Legacy produced from 1997 to 2022.
See below for the actual consumption of each generation and version.
Average difference between user reported and stated consumption
All carmakers average fuel economy difference between advertised and user reported
See below for the actual consumption of each generation and version.
2012
Subaru Legacy 2012 sedan
Average real diesel consumption difference: +5%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Subaru Legacy versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0Subaru Legacy 2012 2.0 4x4 MT | 8.5 l/100km | |
| 2.0Subaru Legacy 2012 2.0 4x4 Automatic AT | 8.0 l/100km | |
| 2.0Subaru Legacy 2012 2.0 D MT 4x4 | 6.1 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km+5% |
| 2.5Subaru Legacy 2012 2.5 167 Hp 167 HP AT 4x4 | 8.0 l/100km | |
| 2.5Subaru Legacy 2012 2.5i 173 HP MT 4x4 | 9.8 l/100km | |
| 2.5Subaru Legacy 2012 2.5 265 Hp 265 HP AT 4x4 | 10.6 l/100km | |
| 3.6Subaru Legacy 2012 3.6 4x4 AT | 11.7 l/100km |
2009
Subaru Legacy 2009 wagon
Average real petrol consumption difference: minor Average real diesel consumption difference: +8%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Subaru Legacy versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Fuel | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0Subaru Legacy 2009 Touring Wagon 2.0i 4x4 MT | Petrol | 8.6 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km+2% |
| 2.0Subaru Legacy 2009 Touring Wagon 2.0i Automatic 4x4 AT | Petrol | 8.1 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km+6% |
| 2.0Subaru Legacy 2009 Touring Wagon 2.0D MT 4x4 | Diesel | 6.1 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km+8% |
| 2.5Subaru Legacy 2009 Touring Wagon 2.5i Sport AT 4x4 | Petrol | 8.4 l/100km | |
| 2.5Subaru Legacy 2009 2.5 GT MT 4x4 | Petrol | 10.6 l/100km |
2009
Subaru Legacy 2009 sedan
Average real petrol consumption difference: minor Average real diesel consumption difference: +12%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Subaru Legacy versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Fuel | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0Subaru Legacy 2009 2.0i 4x4 MT | Petrol | 8.5 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km+4% |
| 2.0Subaru Legacy 2009 2.0i Automatic 4x4 AT | Petrol | 8.0 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km+8% |
| 2.0Subaru Legacy 2009 2.0D MT 4x4 | Diesel | 5.9 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km+12% |
| 2.5Subaru Legacy 2009 2.5i 170 HP MT 4x4 | Petrol | 10.0 l/100km | |
| 2.5Subaru Legacy 2009 2.5i Sport 170 HP AT 4x4 | Petrol | 8.2 l/100km | |
| 2.5Subaru Legacy 2009 2.5 GT 265 HP MT 4x4 | Petrol | 10.7 l/100km | |
| 3.6Subaru Legacy 2009 3.6R AT 4x4 | Petrol | 10.7 l/100km |
2006
Subaru Legacy 2006 wagon
Average real petrol consumption difference: +4%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Subaru Legacy versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0Subaru Legacy 2006 Touring Wagon 2.0R 4x4 MT | 9.0 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km+3% |
| 2.0Subaru Legacy 2006 Touring Wagon 2.0R Automatic 4x4 AT | 8.8 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km+6% |
| 2.0Subaru Legacy 2008 2.0d MT 4x4 | 5.7 l/100km | |
| 2.5Subaru Legacy 2007 2.5i 4x4 MT | 8.6 l/100km | |
| 2.5Subaru Legacy 2007 2.5i Automatic 4x4 AT | 8.7 l/100km | |
| 3.0Subaru Legacy 2006 Touring Wagon 3.0R 4x4 MT | 12.3 l/100km | 12.2 l/100km-1% |
| 3.0Subaru Legacy 2006 Touring Wagon 3.0R Automatic 4x4 AT | 9.8 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km+15% |
2006
Subaru Legacy 2006 sedan
Average real petrol consumption difference: +6%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Subaru Legacy versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0Subaru Legacy 2006 2.0R 4x4 MT | 8.8 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km+6% |
| 2.0Subaru Legacy 2006 2.0R Automatic 4x4 AT | 8.5 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km+9% |
| 2.0Subaru Legacy 2008 2.0d MT 4x4 | 5.6 l/100km | |
| 2.5Subaru Legacy 2007 2.5i 4x4 173 HP MT | 8.5 l/100km | |
| 2.5Subaru Legacy 2007 2.5i Automatic 4x4 173 HP AT | 8.5 l/100km | |
| 2.5Subaru Legacy 2006 2.5i GT 4x4 250 HP MT | 10.5 l/100km | |
| 3.0Subaru Legacy 2006 3.0R 4x4 MT | 12.1 l/100km | 12.2 l/100km+1% |
| 3.0Subaru Legacy 2006 3.0R Automatic 4x4 AT | 9.8 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km+15% |
2003
Subaru Legacy 2003 wagon
Average real petrol consumption difference: +7%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Subaru Legacy versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0Subaru Legacy 2003 Touring Wagon 2.0i 4x4 138 HP MT | 7.7 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km+6% |
| 2.0Subaru Legacy 2003 Touring Wagon 2.0i Automatic 4x4 138 HP AT | 7.7 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km+17% |
| 2.0Subaru Legacy 2005 Touring Wagon 2.0R 4x4 165 HP MT | 9.0 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km+3% |
| 2.0Subaru Legacy 2005 Touring Wagon 2.0R Automatic 4x4 165 HP AT | 8.8 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km+1% |
| 2.5Subaru Legacy 2003 Touring Wagon 2.5i 4x4 MT | 8.3 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km+17% |
| 2.5Subaru Legacy 2003 Touring Wagon 2.5i Automatic 4x4 AT | 8.3 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km+12% |
| 3.0Subaru Legacy 2004 Touring Wagon 3.0R 4x4 MT | 11.9 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km-5% |
| 3.0Subaru Legacy 2004 Touring Wagon 3.0R Automatic 4x4 AT | 9.8 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km+15% |
2003
Subaru Legacy 2003 sedan
Average real petrol consumption difference: +10%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Subaru Legacy versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0Subaru Legacy 2003 2.0i 4x4 138 HP MT | 7.6 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km+8% |
| 2.0Subaru Legacy 2003 2.0i Automatic 4x4 138 HP AT | 7.5 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km+20% |
| 2.0Subaru Legacy 2005 2.0R 4x4 165 HP MT | 8.7 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km+7% |
| 2.0Subaru Legacy 2005 2.0R Automatic 4x4 165 HP AT | 8.5 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km+6% |
| 2.5Subaru Legacy 2003 2.5i 4x4 MT | 8.2 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km+18% |
| 2.5Subaru Legacy 2003 2.5i Automatic 4x4 AT | 8.1 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km+12% |
| 3.0Subaru Legacy 2004 3.0R 4x4 MT | 11.7 l/100km | 11.3 l/100km-3% |
| 3.0Subaru Legacy 2004 3.0R Automatic 4x4 AT | 9.6 l/100km | 11.4 l/100km+19% |
2001
Subaru Legacy 2001 wagon
Average real petrol consumption difference: +4%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Subaru Legacy versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0Subaru Legacy 2001 2.0 4x4 MT | 9.1 l/100km | |
| 2.0Subaru Legacy 2001 2.0 Automatic 4x4 AT | 8.9 l/100km | |
| 2.5Subaru Legacy 2001 Outback 2.5 AWD 4x4 MT | 9.5 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km+6% |
| 2.5Subaru Legacy 2001 Outback 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4 AT | 9.9 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km+11% |
| 3.0Subaru Legacy 2002 Outback 3.0 H6 AWD AT | 10.5 l/100km |
2001
Subaru Legacy 2001 sedan
Average real petrol consumption difference: +4%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Subaru Legacy versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0Subaru Legacy 2001 2.0 AWD 4x4 MT | 9.2 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km+5% |
| 2.0Subaru Legacy 2001 2.0 AWD Automatic 4x4 AT | 9.5 l/100km | |
| 2.5Subaru Legacy 2001 2.5 AWD 4x4 MT | 9.7 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km+4% |
| 2.5Subaru Legacy 2001 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4 AT | 9.8 l/100km | 11.0 l/100km+12% |
| 3.0Subaru Legacy 2002 3.0 AT 4x4 | 9.1 l/100km |
1999
Subaru Legacy 1999 sedan
Average real petrol consumption difference: +5%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Subaru Legacy versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0Subaru Legacy 1999 2.0 AWD 4x4 MT | 9.3 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km-1% |
| 2.0Subaru Legacy 1999 2.0 AWD Automatic 4x4 AT | 9.5 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km+6% |
| 2.5Subaru Legacy 1999 2.5 AWD 4x4 MT | 9.4 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km+3% |
| 2.5Subaru Legacy 1999 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4 AT | 9.8 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km+10% |
1998
Subaru Legacy 1998 wagon
Average real petrol consumption difference: +3%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Subaru Legacy versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0Subaru Legacy 1998 Touring Wagon 2.0 AWD 4x4 MT | 9.6 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km-2% |
| 2.0Subaru Legacy 1998 Touring Wagon 2.0 AWD Automatic 4x4 AT | 9.7 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km+4% |
| 2.5Subaru Legacy 1998 Touring Wagon 2.5 AWD 4x4 MT | 9.7 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km0% |
| 2.5Subaru Legacy 1998 Touring Wagon 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4 AT | 9.9 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km+9% |
1997
Subaru Legacy 1997 sedan
Average real petrol consumption difference: minor
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Subaru Legacy versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0Subaru Legacy 1997 2.0 AWD 4x4 MT | 9.9 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km-2% |
| 2.0Subaru Legacy 1997 2.0 AWD Automatic 4x4 AT | 9.4 l/100km | |
| 2.2Subaru Legacy 1997 2.2 AWD MT | 9.4 l/100km | |
| 2.5Subaru Legacy 1997 2.5 AWD 4x4 MT | 8.9 l/100km | |
| 2.5Subaru Legacy 1997 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4 AT | 10.3 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km+6% |
Real fuel consumption of other carmakers
The fuel consumption reported by users does not reflect the experience of all users, may be selective (depending on the driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the car and other circumstances) and should therefore not be taken as a representative indicator.