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2017 Subaru Legacy

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Rating7.6

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Midsize Sedan
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$21,995 - $31,640
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

A long list of high-tech safety features

Chunky and stiff ride quality

Addition of reverse automatic braking

Standard AWD gives an edge over the rivals

Slow acceleration, rivals are offering much better in the same budget

Subaru introduced new Legacy Sport trim level

Reliable and safe due to its excellent outward visibility and top crash test scores

Specs & Features

$21,995

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 2017 Subaru Legacy is a midsize sedan offered in 5 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $21,995. For that price, it mainly competes with the Ford Fusio , the Nissan Altima, and the Toyota Camry. Between 5 trims, the Legacy sedan offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 2.5L Flat-4 engine 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 engine. Both engines are mated to a CVT. The Legacy sedan reaches 60 MPH from zero in 9.4 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 7.1 seconds with the 3.6L H6 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the Legacy sedan can manage a combined fuel economy between 23 and 29 MPG. While we're on the topic of choices, the 8 striking colors the Legacy sedan comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The 2.5i Limited trim level is the most ideal trim to purchase when shopping for the 2017 Subaru Legacy. This trim level has an MSRP of $28,840 and offers features of all the lower trim levels. In this trim you can find features such as blind-spot warning system, upgraded suspension, four-way power passenger seat, 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, along with many other standard as well as optional features.

Trims

    Base
    $21,995 onwards
    • AM/FM/HD/Satellite-Prep
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Manual front air conditioning
    • Pre-Collision system w/ pedestrian detection
    Premium
    $23,995 onwards
    • 17-inch silver painted aluminum wheels
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    Sport
    $25,995 onwards
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    Limited
    $28,840 onwards
    • 18-inch machined aluminum Wheels

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Horsepower

256 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

247 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

Capacity

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2017 Subaru Legacy vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		9.7 sec--
    		5.7 sec14.2 sec141 mph
    		6.1 sec12.7 sec116 mph
    		6.1 sec14.5 sec-
    		6.3 sec--
    		6.4 sec15 sec142 mph
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    2017 Subaru Legacy vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		25 mpg34 mpg29 mpg18.5 gal.462.5/629 mi.
      		42 mpg38 mpg40 mpg17 gal.714/646 mi.
      2017 Mazda 3

      Ranked #2

      		27 mpg37 mpg31 mpg13.2 gal.356.4/488.4 mi.
      		27 mpg39 mpg31 mpg18 gal.486/702 mi.
      		27 mpg36 mpg30 mpg13 gal.351/468 mi.
      		25 mpg36 mpg29 mpg18.5 gal.462.5/666 mi.

      2017 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.
        		202.9 in.76.2 in.60.7 in.5.1 in.112.9 in.
        		201.3 in.73 in.58.9 in.7 in.111.7 in.
        		198.4 in.75 in.58.2 in.4.9 in.120.2 in.
        		197.5 in.73.5 in.57.5 in.7 in.114.4 in.
        		196.1 in.74.4 in.57.7 in.3.8 in.112.2 in.

        2017 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.
          		15.8 cu.ft.103.2 cu.ft.256.5 cu.ft.
          		16.5 cu.ft.104.7 cu.ft.150 cu.ft.
          		16 cu.ft.101.4 cu.ft.122.7 cu.ft.
          2017 Mazda 6

          Ranked #4

          		14.8 cu.ft.99.7 cu.ft.120.1 cu.ft.
          		16.3 cu.ft.106.1 cu.ft.104.6 cu.ft.

          2017 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.-
            		83.1 cu.ft.16 cu.ft.93.8 cu.ft.-
            		-12 cu.ft.--
            		150 cu.ft.16.5 cu.ft.150 cu.ft.61 ft.
            		256.5 cu.ft.15.8 cu.ft.256.5 cu.ft.-
            		-15.4 cu.ft.--

            2017 Subaru Legacy vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		-1049 lbs.3470 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.1091 lbs.3263 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.1280 lbs.3917 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.-3431 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.-3662 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.1159 lbs.3958 lbs.

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