Subaru Legacy Vehicle Class & Size
The EPA classifies the 2025 Subaru Legacy as a Midsize Cars / Large Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2025):
The Subaru Legacy is classified by the EPA as a Midsize Cars.
Subaru Legacy Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025Config 1 of 2 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 |
| 2025Config 2 of 2 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2024Config 1 of 2 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 |
| 2024Config 2 of 2 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2023Config 1 of 2 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Large Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 |
| 2023Config 2 of 2 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Large Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2022Config 1 of 2 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Large Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2022Config 2 of 2 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Large Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2021Config 1 of 2 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Large Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2021Config 2 of 2 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Large Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2020Config 1 of 2 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Large Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 |
| 2020Config 2 of 2 | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Large Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 |
| 2019Config 1 of 2 | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 |
| 2019Config 2 of 2 | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 |
| 2018Config 1 of 2 | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 |
| 2018Config 2 of 2 | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 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 data analysis
How to read this Subaru Legacy data
This page lists every 2018 through 2025 Subaru Legacy record we hold for this measurement — 16 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Where these Subaru Legacy figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Subaru Legacy record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About Legacy Vehicle Class
What class of vehicle is the Subaru Legacy?
The EPA classifies the Subaru Legacy as a Midsize Cars / Large Cars. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Subaru Legacy considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Midsize Cars, Large Cars), the Subaru Legacy is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.
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