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2008 Subaru Legacy Sedan
Layout:
front-engine / AWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 3,275 - 3,553
GVWR: 4,325 (2.5i; 2.5i Limited)
4,435
Max. towing capacity: 2,700
3,000 (3.0 R)
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 16.9
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 35.4
38.0 (2.5 GT Spec.B; 3.0 R)
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 11.5 in. power-assisted vented discs
except 2.5i's: 12.3 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 10.6 in. power-assisted discs
except 2.5i's: 11.3 in. power-assisted discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Flat-4; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: SOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 2,457
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 99.5 x 79.0
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Power [hp]: 170 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 170 at 4,400
Mileage City [mpg]: 20
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 27
Available with: 2.5i; 2.5i Limited
 
Optional Engines:
Type: Flat-4 turbocharged; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 2,457
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 99.5 x 79.0
Compression Ratio: 8.4:1
Power [hp]: 243 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 241 at 3,600
Redline: 6,500
Mileage City [mpg]: 17 (Spec.B) - 19
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 24
Available with: 2.5 GT Limited; 2.5 GT Specs.B
 
Type: Flat-6; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 2,999
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 89.2 x 80.0
Compression Ratio: 10.7:1
Power [hp]: 245 at 6,600
Torque [lb-ft]: 215 at 4,200
Mileage City [mpg]: 17
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 24
Available with: 3.0 R Limited
 
 
Transmissions:
Type: 5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.45, 2.06, 1.45, 1.09, 0.78
Final Drive: 4.11
Available with: 2.5i
 
Type: 4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.79, 1.55, 1.00, 0.69
Final Drive: 3.90
Available with: 2.5i; 2.5i Limited
 
Type: 5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.17, 1.88, 1.30, 0.97, 0.74
Final Drive: 3.08
Available with: 2.5 GT Limited
 
Type: 5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.54, 2.26, 1.47, 1.00, 0.83
Final Drive: 3.90
Available with: 2.5 GT Limited; 3.0 R
 
Type: 6-speed manual
Ratios: 3.64, 2.24, 1.52, 1.14, 0.89, 0.71
Final Drive: 3.90
Available with: 2.5 GT Spec.B
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 185.0
Width [in.]: 68.1
Height [in.]: 56.1
56.5 (GT Specs.B; 3.0 R)
Wheelbase [in.]: 105.1
Front Track [in.]: 58.9
Rear Track [in.]: 58.5
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 93.5 (2.5i)
90.9
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 39.5 (2.5i)
37.6
Rear Headroom [in.]: 36.5
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 44.1
Rear Legroom [in.]: 33.9
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 54.2
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 53.7
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 51.0
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 52.6
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 11.4
Standard Features
  • 2 12v power outlets
  • 2 door curb lights
  • 2 power remote, folding door mirrors
  • 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine
  • 205/50 VR17 all-season tires
  • 4 doors
  • 4-way manual passenger bucket seat
  • 5-speed manual transmission
  • 6 speakers
  • 6-disc in-dash mounted CD changer
  • 6-way manual driver bucket seat with lumbar support
  • AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
  • Air-conditioning with air filter
  • All-wheel-drive (4WD)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Battery run-down protection
  • Body-color bumpers and door handles
  • Cargo area carpeting and light
  • Cargo area concealed storage
  • Cargo tie down anchors
  • Carpeted floor mats in front and rear
  • Chrome grille and exhaust tips
  • Chrome interior accents
  • Clock
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Day-time running lights
  • Driver foot-rest
  • External temperature display
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with storage and armrest
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Illuminated entry with fade
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry for doors and trunk
  • Lighted and lockable glove box
  • Low emission vehicle II
  • MP3 Player
  • Panic alarm
  • Plastic gear shift knob
  • Power door locks
  • Power windows; with one-touch open for driver
  • Projector beam halogen headlights
  • Reading lights in front
  • Rear 60/40 split-folding bench seats
  • Rear seat center armrest with trunk access
  • Rear window defogger
  • Remote trunk release
  • Satellite Radio preparation
  • Storage: front doors
  • Sun visor vanity mirror with illumination on driver and passenger side
  • Tachometer
  • Temporary spare tire
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tilting and telescoping steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Trip computer
  • Variable instrument-panel lighting
  • Variable intermittent windshield wipers
  • Vehicle security system
  • Window grid diversity antenna
Standard Warranties
Bumper to bumper [months / miles] 36 / 36,000
Corrosion perforation [months / miles] 60 / Unlimited
Powertrain [months / miles] 60 / 60,000
NHTSA Crash Test
Frontal Impact
Driver's side:
Passenger's side:
 
Side Impact
Front seat:
Rear seat:
 
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 5.3 (2.5 GT)
0 - 100 mph [sec.]: 14.7 (2.5 GT)
Quarter Mile [sec.]: 14.1 (2.5 GT)
 
Braking 60 - 0 [ft.]: 137 (2.5 GT)