Verified Performance Tests
Updated May 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 5.30 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 10.30 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
5.30sec
2010 2.5GT Limited · stock
Average 0–60
7.47sec
Across 39 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.71sec
@ 89.9 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
10.30sec
1995 LSi
Across 39 verified runs, the Subaru Legacy ranges from 5.30 to 10.30 seconds 0–60, with a 7.47-second average.
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Subaru Legacy Performance Overview
Subaru’s Legacy performance record spans 1991 to 2023 across 39 verified tests, tracing a midsize sedan and wagon line that moved between turbocharged and naturally aspirated gasoline setups. Early BC/BF/BJ cars centered on the 160-hp EJ22T turbo flat-four, with the 1991 Sport reaching 0-60 mph in 7.9 seconds. The BD/BG/BK generation shifted to naturally aspirated EJ22 and EJ25D power, and pace dropped, including a 10.3-second 0-60 run for the 1995 LSi and a quicker 9.0 seconds for the 1999 Limited.
Performance rose sharply in the BL/BP years as the Legacy adopted the 243-250 hp EJ255 turbo flat-four. The 2005 2.5GT Limited reset the model line’s pace at 5.3 seconds to 60, matched by the 2006 2.5GT spec.B and the 2010 2.5GT Limited, while that 2010 car also produced the standout 13.9-second quarter-mile at 99.5 mph. Fifth-generation BM/BR cars then broadened the range with naturally aspirated FB25, EJ253, and EZ36 engines alongside the turbo EJ255.
Since 2015, the Legacy has settled into naturally aspirated and later mixed turbo/naturally aspirated gasoline formats rather than hybrid or electric variants. BN/BS peaked at 7.0 seconds in the 2015 3.6R Limited, while the current BW/BT generation is led by the 260-hp FA24F turbo and a 5.7-second 0-60 result from the 2023 Sport.
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Subaru Legacy 0–60 Times by Generation: BC/BF/BJ to BW/BT
7 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW/BT | 2020–2024 | 7.10s | 5.70s — 2023 Sport | 8 | The BW/BT generation (2020–2024) averaged 7.10 seconds to 60 mph across 8 tests, led by the 2023 Sport at 5.70 seconds. Output ranged from 182 to 260 hp across 2.4L Turbo F-4, 2.5L F-4 configurations. |
| BN/BS | 2015–2019 | 8.24s | 7.00s — 2015 3.6R Limited | 8 | The BN/BS generation (2015–2019) averaged 8.24 seconds to 60 mph across 8 tests, led by the 2015 3.6R Limited at 7.00 seconds. Output ranged from 175 to 256 hp across 2.5L F-4, 3.6L F-6 configurations. |
| BM/BR | 2010–2014 | 7.16s | 5.30s — 2010 2.5GT Limited | 10 | The BM/BR generation (2010–2014) averaged 7.16 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2010 2.5GT Limited at 5.30 seconds. Output ranged from 170 to 265 hp across 2.5L F-4, 2.5L Turbo F-4, 3.6L F-6 configurations. |
| BL/BP | 2005–2009 | 5.72s | 5.30s — 2006 2.5GT spec.B | 6 | The BL/BP generation (2005–2009) averaged 5.72 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 2006 2.5GT spec.B at 5.30 seconds. Output ranged from 243 to 250 hp across 2.5L Turbo F-4 configurations. |
| BE/BH | 2000–2004 | 8.95s | 8.80s — 2003 L | 2 | The BE/BH generation (2000–2004) averaged 8.95 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 2003 L at 8.80 seconds. Output was 165 hp across 2.5L F-4 configurations. |
| BD/BG/BK | 1995–1999 | 9.70s | 9.00s — 1999 Limited | 3 | The BD/BG/BK generation (1995–1999) averaged 9.70 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1999 Limited at 9.00 seconds. Output ranged from 135 to 165 hp across 2.2L F-4, 2.5L F-4 configurations. |
| BC/BF/BJ | 1990–1994 | 7.90s | 7.90s — 1991 Sport | 2 | The BC/BF/BJ generation (1990–1994) averaged 7.90 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1991 Sport at 7.90 seconds. Output was 160 hp across 2.2L Turbo F-4 configurations. |
BW/BT
2020–2024
Avg 0–60
7.10s
Fastest
5.70s
Tests
8
2023 Sport
The BW/BT generation (2020–2024) averaged 7.10 seconds to 60 mph across 8 tests, led by the 2023 Sport at 5.70 seconds. Output ranged from 182 to 260 hp across 2.4L Turbo F-4, 2.5L F-4 configurations.
BN/BS
2015–2019
Avg 0–60
8.24s
Fastest
7.00s
Tests
8
2015 3.6R Limited
The BN/BS generation (2015–2019) averaged 8.24 seconds to 60 mph across 8 tests, led by the 2015 3.6R Limited at 7.00 seconds. Output ranged from 175 to 256 hp across 2.5L F-4, 3.6L F-6 configurations.
BM/BR
2010–2014
Avg 0–60
7.16s
Fastest
5.30s
Tests
10
2010 2.5GT Limited
The BM/BR generation (2010–2014) averaged 7.16 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests, led by the 2010 2.5GT Limited at 5.30 seconds. Output ranged from 170 to 265 hp across 2.5L F-4, 2.5L Turbo F-4, 3.6L F-6 configurations.
BL/BP
2005–2009
Avg 0–60
5.72s
Fastest
5.30s
Tests
6
2006 2.5GT spec.B
The BL/BP generation (2005–2009) averaged 5.72 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 2006 2.5GT spec.B at 5.30 seconds. Output ranged from 243 to 250 hp across 2.5L Turbo F-4 configurations.
BE/BH
2000–2004
Avg 0–60
8.95s
Fastest
8.80s
Tests
2
2003 L
The BE/BH generation (2000–2004) averaged 8.95 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 2003 L at 8.80 seconds. Output was 165 hp across 2.5L F-4 configurations.
BD/BG/BK
1995–1999
Avg 0–60
9.70s
Fastest
9.00s
Tests
3
1999 Limited
The BD/BG/BK generation (1995–1999) averaged 9.70 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1999 Limited at 9.00 seconds. Output ranged from 135 to 165 hp across 2.2L F-4, 2.5L F-4 configurations.
BC/BF/BJ
1990–1994
Avg 0–60
7.90s
Fastest
7.90s
Tests
2
1991 Sport
The BC/BF/BJ generation (1990–1994) averaged 7.90 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1991 Sport at 7.90 seconds. Output was 160 hp across 2.2L Turbo F-4 configurations.
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Subaru Legacy 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
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
5.70sec 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
- Horsepower
- 260 hp
- Torque
- 277 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,760 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.5 lbs/hp
- 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
8.30sec 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
- Horsepower
- 182 hp
- Torque
- 176 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,550 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 19.5 lbs/hp
- 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
6.10sec 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
- Horsepower
- 260 hp
- Torque
- 277 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,793 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.6 lbs/hp
- 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
6.10sec 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
- Horsepower
- 260 hp
- Torque
- 277 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,793 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.6 lbs/hp
- 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
6.20sec 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
- Horsepower
- 260 hp
- Torque
- 277 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,793 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.6 lbs/hp
- 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
8.00sec 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
- Horsepower
- 182 hp
- Torque
- 176 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,549 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 19.5 lbs/hp
- 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
8.10sec 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
- Horsepower
- 182 hp
- Torque
- 176 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,549 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 19.5 lbs/hp
- 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
8.30sec 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
- Horsepower
- 182 hp
- Torque
- 176 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,561 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 19.6 lbs/hp
- 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
8.60sec 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
- Horsepower
- 175 hp
- Torque
- 174 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,593 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 20.5 lbs/hp
- 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
9.10sec 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
- Horsepower
- 175 hp
- Torque
- 174 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,605 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 20.6 lbs/hp
- 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
7.00sec 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
- Horsepower
- 256 hp
- Torque
- 247 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,605 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.1 lbs/hp
- 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
7.10sec 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
- Horsepower
- 256 hp
- Torque
- 247 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,605 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.1 lbs/hp
- 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
7.30sec 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
- Horsepower
- 256 hp
- Torque
- 247 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,605 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.1 lbs/hp
- 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
8.80sec 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
- Horsepower
- 175 hp
- Torque
- 174 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,593 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 20.5 lbs/hp
- 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
8.80sec 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
- Horsepower
- 175 hp
- Torque
- 174 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,485 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 19.9 lbs/hp
- 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
9.20sec 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
- Horsepower
- 175 hp
- Torque
- 174 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,485 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 19.9 lbs/hp
- 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
8.80sec 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
- Horsepower
- 173 hp
- Torque
- 174 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,495 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 20.2 lbs/hp
- 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
5.40sec 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
- Horsepower
- 265 hp
- Torque
- 258 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,595 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 13.6 lbs/hp
- 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
5.30sec 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
- Horsepower
- 265 hp
- Torque
- 258 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,550 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 13.4 lbs/hp
- 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
5.60sec 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
- Horsepower
- 265 hp
- Torque
- 258 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,550 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 13.4 lbs/hp
- 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
5.90sec 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
- Horsepower
- 265 hp
- Torque
- 258 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,550 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 13.4 lbs/hp
- 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
6.40sec 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
- Horsepower
- 256 hp
- Torque
- 247 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,643 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.2 lbs/hp
- 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
6.99sec 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
- Horsepower
- 256 hp
- Torque
- 247 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,643 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.2 lbs/hp
- 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
8.80sec 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
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 170 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,391 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 19.9 lbs/hp
- 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
9.10sec 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
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 170 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,391 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 19.9 lbs/hp
- 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
9.30sec 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
- Horsepower
- 170 hp
- Torque
- 170 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,386 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 19.9 lbs/hp
- 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
6.20sec 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
- Horsepower
- 243 hp
- Torque
- 241 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,485 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.3 lbs/hp
- 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
5.30sec 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
- Horsepower
- 250 hp
- Torque
- 250 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,440 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 13.8 lbs/hp
- 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
5.40sec 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
- Horsepower
- 250 hp
- Torque
- 250 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,440 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 13.8 lbs/hp
- 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
5.30sec 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
- Horsepower
- 250 hp
- Torque
- 250 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,385 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 13.5 lbs/hp
- 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
5.70sec 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
- Horsepower
- 250 hp
- Torque
- 250 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,385 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 13.5 lbs/hp
- 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
6.40sec 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
- Horsepower
- 250 hp
- Torque
- 250 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,385 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 13.5 lbs/hp
- 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
8.80sec 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
- Horsepower
- 165 hp
- Torque
- 166 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,215 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 19.5 lbs/hp
- 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
9.10sec 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
- Horsepower
- 165 hp
- Torque
- 166 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,275 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 19.8 lbs/hp
- 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
9.00sec 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
- Horsepower
- 165 hp
- Torque
- 162 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,340 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 20.2 lbs/hp
- 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
9.80sec 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
- Horsepower
- 155 hp
- Torque
- 145 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,460 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 22.3 lbs/hp
- 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
10.30sec 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
- Horsepower
- 135 hp
- Torque
- 140 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,200 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 23.7 lbs/hp
- 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
7.90sec 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
- Horsepower
- 160 hp
- Torque
- 181 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,395 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 21.2 lbs/hp
- 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
7.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.40s
¼ mi @ 85.0 mph
▾
- 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
- Horsepower
- 160 hp
- Torque
- 181 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,395 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 21.2 lbs/hp
- 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
0–60 →
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Recorded run
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Subaru Legacy performance FAQs
10 questions
The 2023 Subaru Legacy Sport reaches 60 mph in 5.7 seconds. In our testing records, that current-year result also came with a 14.3-second quarter-mile at 99 mph. The Sport uses a 260-hp, 277-lb-ft turbocharged 2.4-liter engine and standard AWD.
The quickest Subaru Legacy on record is the 2010 Legacy 2.5GT Limited, which runs 0-60 mph in 5.3 seconds. It also holds the best quarter-mile result for the model at 13.9 seconds with a 99.5-mph trap speed, making it the benchmark Legacy for straight-line performance.
The fastest stock Subaru Legacy is also the 2010 2.5GT Limited at 5.3 seconds from 0-60 mph. Because all 39 recorded Legacy tests are production vehicles, there is no gap between the fastest overall result and the fastest stock result for this model.
The BW/BT Subaru Legacy, covering 2020 through 2024, averages 7.1 seconds from 0-60 mph across 8 tests. The quickest BW/BT car is the 2023 Legacy Sport at 5.7 seconds. Across this generation, output ranges from 182 to 260 horsepower with naturally aspirated and turbocharged gasoline engines.
The fastest BL/BP Subaru Legacy, the fourth generation from 2005 to 2009, is the 2006 Legacy 2.5GT spec.B at 5.3 seconds to 60 mph. That generation is also one of the quickest overall, posting a 5.72-second average across 6 recorded tests with turbocharged gasoline power throughout.
The BM/BR Subaru Legacy, sold from 2010 to 2014, averages 7.16 seconds from 0-60 mph across 10 tests. Its quickest version is the 2010 2.5GT Limited at 5.3 seconds. This generation spans 170 to 265 horsepower and includes both naturally aspirated and turbocharged gasoline engines.
Yes. The 2023 Legacy Sport posts a 5.7-second 0-60 time, while the best recorded Legacy Touring XT run is 6.1 seconds. Looking at broader trim history, Sport averages 7.52 seconds across 5 tests, while Touring XT averages 6.13 seconds across 3 tests, reflecting different year and powertrain mixes.
The Legacy 2.5GT Limited is quicker. Its best recorded 0-60 time is 5.3 seconds, versus 6.4 seconds for the 3.6R Limited. Across multiple tests, the 2.5GT Limited averages 6.09 seconds over 8 runs, while the 3.6R Limited averages 6.96 seconds over 5 runs.
Across 39 recorded Subaru Legacy tests, the average quarter-mile is 15.72 seconds at 89.9 mph. The quickest Legacy quarter-mile on record belongs to the 2010 2.5GT Limited, which ran 13.9 seconds at 99.5 mph. For the current model year, the 2023 Legacy Sport ran 14.3 seconds at 99 mph.
Across 39 recorded tests, the Subaru Legacy averages 7.47 seconds from 0-60 mph. Its average quarter-mile performance is 15.72 seconds at 89.9 mph. That places the Legacy’s overall performance range well below its quickest turbo models and above its slowest naturally aspirated examples, such as the 10.3-second 1995 LSi.
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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