Subaru Legacy/Outback Transmission Specifications
The 2017 Subaru Legacy/Outback uses Automatic (AV-S6) transmission, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2017):
The Subaru Legacy/Outback comes with Automatic (AV-S6).
Subaru Legacy/Outback Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2017 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2017 | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 3.6L | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2017 | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 3.6L | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2016 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2016 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2016 | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 3.6L | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2016 | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 3.6L | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2015 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2015 | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2015 | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 3.6L | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2015 | Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 3.6L | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 |
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 Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the Subaru Legacy/Outback have?
The Subaru Legacy/Outback is offered with Automatic (AV-S6) (2017 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Subaru Legacy/Outback come with a manual transmission?
No manual transmission is listed for the Subaru Legacy/Outback in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.