Subaru Legacy/Outback Drivetrain & Drive Type

The 2017 Subaru Legacy/Outback is available in All-Wheel Drive drivetrain configuration.

Latest model year (2017):

The Subaru Legacy/Outback is offered in All-Wheel Drive configuration.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Subaru Legacy/Outback Drivetrain — All Years

YearTrimDriveTransmissionEngineMPG Comb.
2017Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S6)4 2.5L29
2017Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S6)4 2.5L28
2017Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S6)6 3.6L22
2017Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S6)6 3.6L23
2016Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S6)4 2.5L28
2016Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S6)4 2.5L29
2016Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S6)6 3.6L23
2016Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S6)6 3.6L22
2015Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S6)4 2.5L28
2015Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S6)4 2.5L29
2015Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S6)6 3.6L22
2015Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S6)6 3.6L23

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/Outback Drivetrain FAQ

Is the Subaru Legacy/Outback front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?

The Subaru Legacy/Outback is available in All-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.

Does the Subaru Legacy/Outback come with AWD or 4WD?

Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Subaru Legacy/Outback. See the table above for the specific years and trims.

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