2009 Subaru Legacy Specifications

4-Door H4 Automatic
MSRP based on 4-Door H4 Automatic
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 20 mpg City/26 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas Flat 4-Cyl, 2.5L
EPA Class Compact
Style Name 2.5i Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission 4-speed "SPORTSHIFT" automatic transmission

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3325
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room (in) 39.5
Second Leg Room (in) 33.9
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 51.0
Front Leg Room (in) 44.1
Second Shoulder Room (in) 53.7
Passenger Volume (ft³) 90.9
Second Head Room (in) 36.5
Front Shoulder Room (in) 54.2
Second Hip Room (in) 52.6
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 69.7
Liftover Height (in) 26.6
Wheelbase (in) 105.1
Track Width, Rear (in) 58.7
Height, Overall (in) 59.1
Length, Overall (in) 188.7
Min Ground Clearance (in) 8.4
Track Width, Front (in) 58.9
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 11.4

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 16.9
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 26
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 20

Performance Specs

Engine
Displacement 2.5L/150
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 169 @ 4400
Fuel System MPFI
Engine Type Gas Flat 4-Cyl
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 175 @ 6000
Transmission
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.79
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic,
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.69
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.11
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.55
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.27
Trans Description Cont. Again Sportshift
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Brakes
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.6 x 0.39
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.8 x 0.94
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.2
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 16.5
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) NA
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size Compact
Front Tire Size 205/50R17
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size 205/50R17
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in) NA
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7
Spare Wheel Material NA
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Lower L-Arms
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) NA
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/antisquat
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) NA

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor Yes
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake-force...
5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers
Daytime running lights
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags (SRS)
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)
Front side curtain airbags (SRS)
Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners, force...
3-point rear seatbelts on all seating positions
Internal child safety trunk release
LATCH child safety seat anchorage system
Rear child safety locks
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Safety brake pedal system

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 5
Drivetrain Miles/km 60,000
Drivetrain Years 5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 36,000
Roadside Assistance Years 3

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 6.8
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 490
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 110
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 3000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 3000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 200
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 200
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