2023 Subaru Legacy 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.7s
- AWD, 182 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: rank 60 of 84 sedans (2023).
- Horsepower: rank 70 of 84 sedans (2023).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 182 hp | 176 lb-ft | 3,491 lb | 104 | 19.2 | 5.7 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $24,395 |
| Premium AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 182 hp | 176 lb-ft | 3,508 lb | 104 | 19.3 | 5.7 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $26,695 |
| Limited AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 182 hp | 176 lb-ft | 3,585 lb | 102 | 19.7 | 5.7 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $31,445 |
| Sport AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 260 hp | 277 lb-ft | 3,737 lb | 139 | 14.4 | 5.7 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $33,895 |
| Touring XT AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 260 hp | 277 lb-ft | 3,787 lb | 137 | 14.6 | 5.7 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $37,695 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 3 | 182 hp | AWD | $24,395 | Base | $1,280 | Base |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 2 | 260 hp | Sport AWD | $33,895 | +$9,500 | $1,477 | +$197 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes. All 5 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 5 | AWD | $24,395 | 5.7 s |
Rivals with a geared automatic
Nearest in price to the AWD ($24,395).
| Model | Trim | Transmission | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Forte | GT FWD | 7-speed DCT | $24,390 | 6.7 s |
| Volkswagen Jetta | SE Auto FWD | 8-speed automatic | $24,385 | 7.0 s |
| Kia K5 | LXS FWD | 8-speed automatic | $25,290 | N/A |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the AWD: 182 hp, 30 mpg, $24,395. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Sonata | SE FWD | 191 hp | 32 mpg | $25,450 | 7.1 s |
| Nissan Altima | 2.5 S FWD | 188 hp | 32 mpg | $25,630 | N/A |
| Toyota Camry | LE FWD | 203 hp | 32 mpg | $26,320 | 7.1 s |
| Honda Accord | LX FWD | 192 hp | 32 mpg | $27,295 | 7.3 s |
| Hyundai Elantra | N Line FWD | 201 hp | 31 mpg | $27,500 | 6.7 s |
Legacy by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2023 Subaru Legacy: 2.4 s quicker to 60. Same hp per ton.
| Measure | 2023 Subaru Legacy | 2023 Chevrolet Malibu |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | AWD | LS FWD |
| 0-60 | 5.7 s | 8.1 s |
| Basis | Online | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 182 hp | 163 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,491 lb | 3,147 lb |
| hp per ton | 104 | 104 |
| lb per hp | 19.2 | 19.3 |
| MSRP | $24,395 | $25,000 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree