Subaru Legacy is a five-seat midsize vehicle in the Sedan category. For the 2016 model year, there are seven trim-lines to choose from with two different gas engines that produce from 175 to 256 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $1,950 to $2,500, which over the course of five years will save you $750 in extra fuel spending. It has a 5-stars overall crash safety rating by NHTSA.
2016 Legacy has a relatively long wheelbase ( 108.3 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier, too, with curb weight of 3457 - 3666 lbs.
2016 Legacy seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only two measurements - shoulders and head - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on legs and hips. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Legacy ia a class-leader on only two measurements - legs and shoulders - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on hips and head. Trunk volume is smaller than average with 15.0 cu. ft.
Trim | 2016 Legacy 2.5i | 2016 Legacy 2.5i PZEV | 2016 Legacy 2.5i Premium | 2016 Legacy 2.5i Premium PZEV | 2016 Legacy 2.5i Limited | 2016 Legacy 2.5i Limited PZEV | 2016 Legacy 3.6R Limited |
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Starging MSRP | $21,745 | $22,045 | $23,845 | $24,145 | $26,845 | $27,145 | $29,945 |
Engine | 2.5L Flat-4 | 2.5L Flat-4 | 2.5L Flat-4 | 2.5L Flat-4 | 2.5L Flat-4 | 2.5L Flat-4 | 3.6L Flat-6 |
HP | 175 hp | 175 hp | 175 hp | 175 hp | 175 hp | 175 hp | 256 hp |
Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
City | 26 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG | 26 MPG | 20 MPG |
Highway | 35 MPG | 35 MPG | 35 MPG | 35 MPG | 35 MPG | 35 MPG | 28 MPG |
Combined | 29 MPG | 29 MPG | 29 MPG | 29 MPG | 29 MPG | 29 MPG | 23 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 | $2,500 |
2016 Legacy Sedan comes in seven trim levels, with an average price that is $1,216 less compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average more powerful engine, Legacy has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 26 mpg.
2016 Legacy Sedan has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, like all of its peers. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed one hundred and twenty-nine complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also three recalls issued by Subaru, which by itself is a relatively low number.