Subaru Legacy: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Subaru Legacy across 9 model years, from the 1990 Subaru Legacy through the 1998 Subaru Legacy. The most recent 1998 Subaru Legacy returns 24 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 1996 Subaru Legacy at 25 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Subaru Legacy page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Subaru Legacy. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1998 Subaru Legacy | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1997 | 1997 Subaru Legacy | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1996 | 1996 Subaru Legacy | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1995 | 1995 Subaru Legacy | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1994 | 1994 Subaru Legacy | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1993 | 1993 Subaru Legacy | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1992 | 1992 Subaru Legacy | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,600 |
| 1991 | 1991 Subaru Legacy | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1990 | 1990 Subaru Legacy | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
How the Subaru Legacy compares against the Compact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Subaru Legacy against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Compact Cars class for the 1998 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.