2012 Subaru Legacy AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Midsize CarsAll-Wheel Drive
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City
22
MPG
Highway
30
MPG
Combined
25
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 6 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
27.6MPG average+10.3% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 25 MPG · Owner reported avg: 27.6 MPG
Range: 23–33 MPG
Driving mix: City 29% / Highway 71%
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 27.6 real world MPG based on 6 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 25 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular
City
22
Hwy
30
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Manual 6-spd
Regular
City
19
Hwy
26
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Manual 6-spd
Premium
City
18
Hwy
25
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,900/yr
Automatic (S5)
Regular
City
18
Hwy
24
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Manual 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,400 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,700
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-1,500
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 355 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 11.9 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 3.6L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 6-speed Manual
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
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
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,694/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,574/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,333/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,482/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,713/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,706/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,355/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,771/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,606/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,669/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $2,694/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $3,574/yrHIGHEST | +$880 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $2,333/yrLOWEST | $-361 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $2,482/yr | $-212 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $2,713/yr | +$19 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $2,706/yr | +$12 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $3,355/yr | +$661 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $2,771/yr | +$77 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $2,606/yr | $-88 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $2,669/yr | $-25 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 25 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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