2012 Subaru Legacy Specifications

4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i
MSRP based on 4-Door Sedan H4 Automatic 2.5i
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 23 mpg City/31 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas Flat 4, 2.5L
EPA Class Midsize Cars
Style Name 2.5i Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission Lineartronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) -inc: steering wheel-mounted paddle-shifters, 6-speed manual mode function

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Midsize Cars
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3379
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Leg Room (in) 43.0
Second Shoulder Room (in) 56.1
Passenger Volume (ft³) 103.0
Second Head Room (in) 37.5
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.3
Second Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Head Room (in) 40.3
Second Leg Room (in) 37.8
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) 108.3
Track Width, Rear (in) 61.8
Height, Overall (in) 59.3
Length, Overall (in) 186.4
Min Ground Clearance (in) - TBD -
Track Width, Front (in) 61.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 71.7
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 14.7

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 18.5
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 31

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 170 @ 4000
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection
Engine Type Gas Flat 4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 170 @ 5600
Displacement 2.5L/150
Transmission
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. CVT
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Reverse Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 1
Third Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Brakes
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.3 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.6 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Steering
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 36.8
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size NA
Front Tire Size P205/60R16
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P205/60R16
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material NA
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in) NA
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) NA
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) NA
Suspension Type - Rear Double Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) NA
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear Yes
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor Yes
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control Yes
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Electronic brake-force distribution system (EBD)
Brake assist
Electronic parking brake (EPB)
Hill Holder
Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
Daytime running lights (DRL)
Driver & front passenger advanced airbags
Driver & front passenger pelvis/torso side airbags
Front & rear side curtain airbags
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts -inc: pretensioners,...
3-point rear seatbelts at all seating positions
LATCH child safety seat anchorage system
Rear child safety locks
Emergency trunk release
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) - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 110
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
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