2005 Subaru Legacy Wagon AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Midsize Station Wagons4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
City
20
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
Combined
23
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 3 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
27.9MPG average+21.2% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 23 MPG · Owner reported avg: 27.9 MPG
Range: 25–31 MPG
Driving mix: City 50% / Highway 50%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 27.9 real world MPG based on 3 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 23 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
20
Hwy
27
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
Automatic (S4)
Regular
City
20
Hwy
27
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
Manual 5-spd
Premium
City
17
Hwy
23
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $4,300/yr
Automatic (S5)
Premium
City
17
Hwy
23
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $4,300/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,950 |
| Automatic (S4) | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,950 |
| Manual 5-spd | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,300 |
| Automatic (S5) | Premium | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,300 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,950
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-2,750
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 386 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 12.9 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.5L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 5-speed Manual
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Body Style
- Wagon
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2.5L, 4-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
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