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2016 Subaru Legacy

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Rating8.7

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Midsize Sedan
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$21,745 - $29,945
Starting Price 

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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on January 31, 2024

ProsConsWhat's New

Standard all-wheel-drivetrain.

Weak and underpowered base engine.

Revised steering system and retuned shocks.

Strong and athletic Flat-6 engine.

Stiffer ride compared to competitors.

New cloud-based infotainment applications and connected services in the Premium and Limited trims.

Excellent safety features and crash test scores.

Lane departure intervention is now included in the optional Eyesight package.

Specs & Features

$21,745

price

175 hp @ 5800 rpm

horsepower

174 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

torque

Continuously Variable-Speed Automatic

transmission

2.5L 4cyl AWD CVT

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2016 Subaru Legacy is a midsize sedan offered in 4 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $21,745. For that price, it mainly competes with the Toyota Camry, the Chevrolet Malibu, and the Kia Optima. Between 4 trims, the Legacy offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 2.5L Flat-4 capable of making 175 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 256 horsepower-making 3.6L Flat-6. Both engines are mated to a CVT and all-wheel-drivetrain.

The Legacy reaches 60 MPH from zero in 8.8 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 6.5 seconds with the 3.6L Flat-6. Depending on the powertrain, the Legacy can manage a combined fuel economy between 23 and 30 MPG. While we're on the topic of choices, the 12 striking colors the Legacy comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The 2016 Subaru Legacy carries over with some significant changes and improvements. Among the trims on offer, we recommend getting the 2.5i Limited trim that offers a comfort-tuned suspension resulting in better ride quality. 

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Comparative Analysis against Competition

 

Features
9.0/10

 

Engine and Performance
8.0/10

Fuel Economy
8.0/10

 

Exterior
8.0/10

Safety
9.9/10

 

Final Verdict

 

Trims

    Base
    $21,745 onwards
    • AM/FM/HD/Satellite-Prep
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Manual front air conditioning
    • Pre-Collision system w/ pedestrian detection
    Premium
    $23,845 onwards
    • 17-inch silver painted aluminum wheels
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    Limited
    $26,845 onwards
    • Engine: 3.6L 6cyl AWD 5A
    • Horsepower: 256 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 247 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.6 sec
    • Top Speed: 127 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 23 mpg

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2016 Subaru Legacy vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		9.7 sec--
    		5.9 sec--
    		6.1 sec14.5 sec-
    		6.2 sec14.7 sec-
    		6.2 sec14.7 sec154 mph
    		6.3 sec--
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    2016 Subaru Legacy vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		26 mpg36 mpg30 mpg18.5 gal.481/666 mi.
      2016 Mazda 3

      Ranked #1

      		29 mpg41 mpg33 mpg13.2 gal.382.8/541.2 mi.
      		27 mpg37 mpg31 mpg13 gal.351/481 mi.
      		27 mpg40 mpg31 mpg12.4 gal.334.8/496 mi.
      		27 mpg37 mpg31 mpg12.8 gal.345.6/473.6 mi.
      		27 mpg37 mpg31 mpg13.2 gal.369.6/488.4 mi.

      2016 Subaru Legacy vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		188.8 in.72.4 in.59 in.5.9 in.108.3 in.
        		196.9 in.73.1 in.59.2 in.7 in.111.7 in.
        		196.5 in.74.4 in.58.3 in.5.3 in.118.5 in.
        		196.1 in.74.4 in.57.7 in.3.8 in.112.2 in.
        		195.7 in.72.8 in.58.1 in.5.4 in.112 in.
        		193.8 in.73 in.57.6 in.7 in.111.4 in.

        2016 Subaru Legacy vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		15 cu.ft.104.6 cu.ft.43 cu.ft.
          		16 cu.ft.101.4 cu.ft.323.1 cu.ft.
          		27.4 cu.ft.106.1 cu.ft.135.7 cu.ft.
          		14.8 cu.ft.95.6 cu.ft.128.1 cu.ft.
          2016 Mazda 6

          Ranked #4

          		14.8 cu.ft.99.7 cu.ft.120.8 cu.ft.
          		13.3 cu.ft.142.7 cu.ft.83.2 cu.ft.

          2016 Subaru Legacy vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		43 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.43 cu.ft.-
            		4.4 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.4.4 cu.ft.-
            		12.7 cu.ft.14.3 cu.ft.12.7 cu.ft.-
            		12.3 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.12.3 cu.ft.-
            		15.3 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.-
            		-15.9 cu.ft.--

            2016 Subaru Legacy vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		--3468 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.-3431 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.-3895 lbs.
              		-1058 lbs.2773 lbs.
              		--4138 lbs.
              		-1144 lbs.3684 lbs.

              2016 Subaru Legacy Sedan Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              3

              Recalls

              1

              Investigations

              142

              Complaints
              Overall Safety Rating
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