| Model year | 2010 |
| Make | Subaru |
| Model | Legacy |
| Style | 2.5i Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) |
| Base MSRP | $22,690 |
| Options on test vehicle | All-Weather Package, Harman Kardon Audio System and Power Moonroof ($2,490 -- includes front wiper de-icer; heated front seats and heated exterior side mirrors, AM/FM stereo with six-disc in-dash CD changer, MP3/WMA/AAC playback capability and auxiliary input, Bluetooth hands-free phone, overhead console microphone, steering wheel voice command and phone switches, nine Harman Kardon speakers including subwoofer, 440-watt Harman Kardon amplifier, and power glass sunroof with manual sunshade). |
| As-tested MSRP | $25,180 |
| Drive type | All-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Flat-4 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 2,457cc (150 cu-in) |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | Single overhead camshaft |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.0 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6,500 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 170 @ 5,600 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 170 @ 4,000 |
| Transmission type | Continuously variable |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | Final-drive ratio: 3.7:1 |
| Suspension, front | MacPherson strut |
| Suspension, rear | Double wishbone |
| Steering type | Speed-proportional power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 14.5:1 |
| Tire brand | Bridgestone |
| Tire model | Turanza EL400 |
| Tire type | All-season |
| Tire size, front | P205/60R16 V |
| Tire size, rear | P205/60R16 V |
| Wheel size | 16-by-6.5 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Alloy |
| Brakes, front | Ventilated disc |
| Brakes, rear | Disc |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 6.0 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 9.4 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 14.1 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 17.0 @ 82 mph |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 9.1 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 31.28 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 121 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 62.6 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.78 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 37.1 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 73.3 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 60.3 |
| Acceleration comments | Contrary to most CVT programming, the Subaru makes slightly quicker times in "M" than in "D." If left in "D" the tach lazily gets up to 5,500 rpm at 65 mph. On the other hand, in "M" it goes all the way to redline by 40-ish then "shifts" back and forth between 6,500 and 5,500. Adequate power, smoothly delivered. |
| Braking rating | Good |
| Braking comments | Medium-soft pedal and noisy tires but good fade resistance. Straight stops with some dive and respectable stopping distances. |
| Handling rating | Average |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: Yeow, do these tires scream! Lots and lots of roll -- so much that I believe I was hearing the tires rub against the struts up front. Steering gave me some info, but the tires couldn't shut up about something. Slalom: Tendency to build oversteer with each successive transition, and the car doesn't have the hp or smart AWD system to use it as an advantage. This is also compounded by the all-season tires that let go early. Quick turn-in, but otherwise slow response. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 421 |
| Temperature (°F) | 64 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 5.9 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 23 city/31 highway |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 24 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 18.5 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,384 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 3,415 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 58/42 |
| Length (in.) | 186.4 |
| Width (in.) | 71.7 |
| Height (in.) | 59.3 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 108.3 |
| Track, front (in.) | 61.6 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 61.8 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 36.8 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 43.0 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 37.8 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 40.3 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 37.5 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 56.3 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 56.1 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 14.7 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | Not available |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard dual front |
| Head airbags | Standard front and rear |
| Knee airbags | Not available |
| Antilock brakes | Four-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Braking assist, electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Tire-pressure monitoring |
| Emergency assistance system | Not available |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not tested |
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