Overview
The 2011 Subaru Legacy sedan is a midsize sedan offered in 7 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $19,995. For that price, it mainly competes with the Ford Fusion sedan, the Nissan Altima Sedan, and the Toyota Camry Sedan. Between 7 trims, the Subaru Legacy offers 3 powertrains. The first engine on offer is a 2.5L Flat 4 capable of making 170 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque mated to either a 6-speed manual or a Continous Variable Transmission (CVT). If more power is required, there is also a 256 horsepower-making 3.6L Flat 6 mated exclusively to a 5-speed automatic. Finally, for the top most trim there is a 265 horsepower making 2.5 turbocharged Flat-4 engine mated to a 6-speed manual.
The Subaru Legacy reaches 60 mph from zero in 9.4 seconds on its base Flat-4 engine, which gets pumped up to 5.7 seconds with the Turbo version of the Flat-4. While the Flat-6 sits right in the middle with 7.1 seconds of 0 to 60. Depending on the powertrain, the Subaru Legacy can manage a combined fuel economy of between 20 and 26 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 8 striking colors the Subaru Legacy comes in really pull you towards itself.
