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Check our Buying Guide for a review, specs, and pictures of the 2008 Subaru Legacy.
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| 2008 Subaru Legacy Sedan | | |
| Layout: |
| front-engine / AWD |
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| Weight [lbs]: |
| Curb weight: |
3,275 - 3,553 |
| GVWR: |
4,325 (2.5i; 2.5i Limited) 4,435
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| Max. towing capacity: |
2,700 3,000 (3.0 R)
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| Fuel Capacity [gal.]: |
16.9 |
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| Steering: |
| Rack & Pinion; power-assist |
| Turning Circle [ft.]: |
35.4 38.0 (2.5 GT Spec.B; 3.0 R)
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| Suspension: |
| Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear: Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar |
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| Brakes: |
Front: 11.5 in. power-assisted vented discs except 2.5i's: 12.3 in. power-assisted vented discs
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Rear: 10.6 in. power-assisted discs except 2.5i's: 11.3 in. power-assisted discs
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Transmissions: |
| Type: |
5-speed manual |
| Ratios: |
3.45, 2.06, 1.45, 1.09, 0.78 |
| Final Drive: |
4.11 |
| Available with: |
2.5i |
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| Type: |
4-speed automatic |
| Ratios: |
2.79, 1.55, 1.00, 0.69 |
| Final Drive: |
3.90 |
| Available with: |
2.5i; 2.5i Limited |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Exterior Dimensions | | |
| Length [in.]: |
185.0 |
| Width [in.]: |
68.1 |
| Height [in.]: |
56.1 56.5 (GT Specs.B; 3.0 R)
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| Wheelbase [in.]: |
105.1 |
| Front Track [in.]: |
58.9 |
| Rear Track [in.]: |
58.5 |
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| Interior Dimensions | | |
| Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: |
93.5 (2.5i) 90.9
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| Seating Capacity: |
5 |
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| Headroom |
| Front Headroom [in.]: |
39.5 (2.5i) 37.6
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| Rear Headroom [in.]: |
36.5 |
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| Legroom |
| Front Legroom [in.]: |
44.1 |
| Rear Legroom [in.]: |
33.9 |
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| Shoulderroom |
| Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: |
54.2 |
| R. Shoulderroom [in.]: |
53.7 |
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| Hiproom |
| Front Hiproom [in.]: |
51.0 |
| Rear Hiproom [in.]: |
52.6 |
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| Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: |
11.4 |
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| 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
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| Standard Warranties | | |
| Bumper to bumper [months / miles] |
36 / 36,000 |
| Corrosion perforation [months / miles] |
60 / Unlimited |
| Powertrain [months / miles] |
60 / 60,000 |
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| NHTSA Crash Test | | |
| Frontal Impact |
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| Side Impact |
| Front seat: |
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| Performance | | |
| 0 - 60 mph [sec.]: |
5.3 (2.5 GT)
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| 0 - 100 mph [sec.]: |
14.7 (2.5 GT)
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| Quarter Mile [sec.]: |
14.1 (2.5 GT)
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| Braking 60 - 0 [ft.]: |
137 (2.5 GT)
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