Subaru Legacy Transmission Specifications
The 2025 Subaru Legacy uses Automatic (AV-S8), Automatic (AV-S6), Automatic (AV-S7) transmissions, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2025):
The Subaru Legacy comes with Automatic (AV-S8).
Subaru Legacy Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2025 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2024 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2024 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2023 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2023 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2022 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2022 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2021 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2021 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2020 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 4 2.4L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2020 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2019 | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 3.6L | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2019 | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2018 | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 3.6L | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2018 | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 29 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Subaru Legacy Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the Subaru Legacy have?
The Subaru Legacy is offered with Automatic (AV-S8), Automatic (AV-S6), Automatic (AV-S7) (2025 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Subaru Legacy come with a manual transmission?
No manual transmission is listed for the Subaru Legacy in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.