Verified Performance Tests
Updated Apr 2026 · 39 recorded runs
Subaru Legacy 0–60 Times
The Subaru Legacy 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 39 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Subaru Legacy is the 2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.90 seconds at 99.5 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested Subaru Legacy is the 1995 Subaru Legacy LSi, which took 10.3 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.70 seconds at 77.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Subaru Legacy tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.47 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.71 seconds at 89.93 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.3sec
2010 2.5GT Limited
Average 0–60
7.47sec
Across 39 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.71sec
@ 89.9 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
10.3sec
1995 LSi
Across 39 verified runs, the Subaru Legacy ranges from 5.3 to 10.3 seconds 0–60, with a 7.47-second average.
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Subaru Legacy 0–60 times by model year
39 tests · 18 years
▾
2023
Subaru Legacy · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
5.70
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.30
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#07
2023 Subaru Legacy Sport
5.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.30s
¼ mi @ 99.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
5.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.30 sec
Trap Speed
99.0 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
23 C / 31 H / 28 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#7 of 39
2021
Subaru Legacy · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
8.30
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.40
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#24
2021 Subaru Legacy Limited
8.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.40s
¼ mi @ 86.7 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.40 sec
Trap Speed
86.7 mph
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
27 C / 35 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#24 of 39
2020
Subaru Legacy · 6 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.13
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.53
sec
Recorded Tests
6
#10
2020 Subaru Legacy Touring XT
6.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.70s
¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.70 sec
Trap Speed
97.0 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
24 C / 32 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#10 of 39
#11
2020 Subaru Legacy Touring XT
6.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.80s
¼ mi @ 94.5 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.80 sec
Trap Speed
94.5 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
24 C / 32 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#11 of 39
#12
2020 Subaru Legacy Touring XT
6.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.80s
¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.80 sec
Trap Speed
97.0 mph
Engine
2.4L Turbo F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
24 C / 32 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#12 of 39
#22
2020 Subaru Legacy Sport
8.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.20s
¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.20 sec
Trap Speed
88.0 mph
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
27 C / 35 H / 28 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#22 of 39
#23
2020 Subaru Legacy Sport
8.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.20s
¼ mi @ 87.5 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.20 sec
Trap Speed
87.5 mph
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
27 C / 35 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#23 of 39
#25
2020 Subaru Legacy Limited
8.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.50s
¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.50 sec
Trap Speed
86.0 mph
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
27 C / 35 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#25 of 39
2018
Subaru Legacy · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
8.60
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.70
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#26
2018 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Sport
8.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.70s
¼ mi @ 85.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.70 sec
Trap Speed
85.0 mph
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
25 C / 34 H / 25 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#26 of 39
2017
Subaru Legacy · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
9.10
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.00
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#33
2017 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Sport PZEV
9.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.00s
¼ mi @ 84.7 mph
▾
0–60 mph
9.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.00 sec
Trap Speed
84.7 mph
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
25 C / 34 H / 26.3 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#33 of 39
2015
Subaru Legacy · 6 verified runs
Avg 0–60
8.03
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.18
sec
Recorded Tests
6
#17
2015 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
7.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.30s
¼ mi @ 96.5 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.30 sec
Trap Speed
96.5 mph
Engine
3.6L F-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
20 C / 29 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#17 of 39
#18
2015 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
7.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.50s
¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.50 sec
Trap Speed
94.0 mph
Engine
3.6L F-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
20 C / 29 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#18 of 39
#19
2015 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
7.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.70s
¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.70 sec
Trap Speed
92.0 mph
Engine
3.6L F-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
20 C / 29 H / 25.5 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#19 of 39
#27
2015 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited PZEV
8.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.70s
¼ mi @ 84.9 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.70 sec
Trap Speed
84.9 mph
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
26 C / 36 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#27 of 39
#28
2015 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium PZEV
8.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.90s
¼ mi @ 85.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.90 sec
Trap Speed
85.0 mph
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
26 C / 36 H / 28 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#28 of 39
#36
2015 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium PZEV
9.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.00s
¼ mi @ 84.9 mph
▾
0–60 mph
9.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.00 sec
Trap Speed
84.9 mph
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
26 C / 36 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#36 of 39
2014
Subaru Legacy · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
8.80
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.80
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#29
2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Sport PZEV
8.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.80s
¼ mi @ 83.6 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.80 sec
Trap Speed
83.6 mph
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
24 C / 32 H / 29.5 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#29 of 39
2011
Subaru Legacy · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
5.40
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.10
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#04
2011 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited
5.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.10s
¼ mi @ 100.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
5.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.10 sec
Trap Speed
100.0 mph
Engine
2.5L Turbo F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
18 C / 25 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#4 of 39
2010
Subaru Legacy · 8 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.17
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.43
sec
Recorded Tests
8
#01
2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited
5.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.90s
¼ mi @ 99.5 mph
▾
0–60 mph
5.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.90 sec
Trap Speed
99.5 mph
Engine
2.5L Turbo F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
18 C / 25 H / 22.7 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 39
#06
2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited
5.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.10s
¼ mi @ 98.8 mph
▾
0–60 mph
5.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.10 sec
Trap Speed
98.8 mph
Engine
2.5L Turbo F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
18 C / 25 H / 21.9 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#6 of 39
#09
2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited
5.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.20s
¼ mi @ 104.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
5.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.20 sec
Trap Speed
104.0 mph
Engine
2.5L Turbo F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
18 C / 25 H / 24.3 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#9 of 39
#14
2010 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
6.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.00s
¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.00 sec
Trap Speed
94.0 mph
Engine
3.6L F-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
18 C / 25 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#14 of 39
#16
2010 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
7.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.30s
▾
0–60 mph
6.99 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.30 sec
Trap Speed
—
Engine
3.6L F-6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
18 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#16 of 39
#30
2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium
8.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.90s
¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.90 sec
Trap Speed
83.0 mph
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
23 C / 31 H / 25 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#30 of 39
#34
2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium
9.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.90s
¼ mi @ 82.9 mph
▾
0–60 mph
9.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.90 sec
Trap Speed
82.9 mph
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
23 C / 31 H / 25.8 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#34 of 39
#37
2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited
9.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.10s
¼ mi @ 83.2 mph
▾
0–60 mph
9.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.10 sec
Trap Speed
83.2 mph
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
23 C / 31 H / 23.2 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#37 of 39
2007
Subaru Legacy · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
6.20
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.50
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#13
2007 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT spec.B
6.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.50s
¼ mi @ 96.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.50 sec
Trap Speed
96.0 mph
Engine
2.5L Turbo F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
17 C / 24 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#13 of 39
2006
Subaru Legacy · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
5.35
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.00
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#02
2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT spec.B
5.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.00s
¼ mi @ 98.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
5.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.00 sec
Trap Speed
98.0 mph
Engine
2.5L Turbo F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
17 C / 24 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 39
#05
2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT spec.B
5.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.00s
¼ mi @ 96.5 mph
▾
0–60 mph
5.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.00 sec
Trap Speed
96.5 mph
Engine
2.5L Turbo F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
17 C / 24 H / 20.8 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 39
2005
Subaru Legacy · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
5.80
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.40
sec
Recorded Tests
3
#03
2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited
5.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.10s
¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
5.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.10 sec
Trap Speed
97.0 mph
Engine
2.5L Turbo F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
17 C / 23 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#3 of 39
#08
2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited
5.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.20s
¼ mi @ 96.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
5.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.20 sec
Trap Speed
96.0 mph
Engine
2.5L Turbo F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
17 C / 23 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#8 of 39
#15
2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited
6.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.90s
¼ mi @ 93.8 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.90 sec
Trap Speed
93.8 mph
Engine
2.5L Turbo F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
17 C / 23 H / 18.7 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#15 of 39
2003
Subaru Legacy · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
8.80
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.80
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#31
2003 Subaru Legacy L
8.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.80s
¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.80 sec
Trap Speed
82.0 mph
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
18 C / 25 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#31 of 39
2000
Subaru Legacy · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
9.10
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.60
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#35
2000 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited
9.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.60s
¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
9.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.60 sec
Trap Speed
82.0 mph
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
19 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#35 of 39
1999
Subaru Legacy · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
9.00
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.90
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#32
1999 Subaru Legacy Limited
9.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.90s
¼ mi @ 81.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
9.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.90 sec
Trap Speed
81.0 mph
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
18 C / 24 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#32 of 39
1996
Subaru Legacy · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
9.80
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.40
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#38
1996 Subaru Legacy Outback
9.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.40s
¼ mi @ 77.3 mph
▾
0–60 mph
9.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.40 sec
Trap Speed
77.3 mph
Engine
2.5L F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
18 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#38 of 39
1995
Subaru Legacy · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
10.30
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.70
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#39
1995 Subaru Legacy LSi
10.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.70s
¼ mi @ 77.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
10.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.70 sec
Trap Speed
77.0 mph
Engine
2.2L F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
19 C / 26 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#39 of 39
1991
Subaru Legacy · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.90
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.25
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#20
1991 Subaru Legacy Sport
7.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.10s
¼ mi @ 84.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.10 sec
Trap Speed
84.0 mph
Engine
2.2L Turbo F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
17 C / 23 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#20 of 39
#21
1991 Subaru Legacy Sport
7.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.40s
¼ mi @ 85.0 mph
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0–60 mph
7.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.40 sec
Trap Speed
85.0 mph
Engine
2.2L Turbo F-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
17 C / 23 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#21 of 39
How we verify Subaru Legacy performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Subaru Legacy trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Subaru Legacy 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Subaru Legacy performance FAQs
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The quickest Subaru Legacy on record is the 2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited, which runs 0–60 mph in 5.3 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 13.90 seconds at 99.5 mph.
The slowest recorded Subaru Legacy is the 1995 Subaru Legacy LSi, which takes 10.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.70 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 39 verified runs, a Subaru Legacy reaches 60 mph in 7.47 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.71 seconds at roughly 89.9 mph.
We have verified test data for 18 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Subaru Legacy can do, not a single marketing claim.
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Other Subaru 0–60 times
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