2024 Subaru Legacy 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.9s
- Sport AWD, 260 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 63 of 80 sedans (2024).
- Horsepower: rank 66 of 80 sedans (2024).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 260 hp | 277 lb-ft | 3,764 lb | 138 | 14.5 | 5.9 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $34,495 |
| Touring XT AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 260 hp | 277 lb-ft | 3,787 lb | 137 | 14.6 | 6.0 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $38,195 |
| AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 182 hp | 176 lb-ft | 3,492 lb | 104 | 19.2 | 7.4 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $24,895 |
| Premium AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 182 hp | 176 lb-ft | 3,508 lb | 104 | 19.3 | 7.4 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $27,195 |
| Limited AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 182 hp | 176 lb-ft | 3,585 lb | 102 | 19.7 | 7.6 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $31,945 |
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 | $24,895 | Base | $1,280 | Base |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 2 | 260 hp | Sport AWD | $34,495 | +$9,600 | $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 | $24,895 | 5.9 s |
Rivals with a geared automatic
Nearest in price to the AWD ($24,895).
| Model | Trim | Transmission | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Jetta | SE Auto FWD | 8-speed automatic | $24,875 | 8.1 s |
| Kia Forte | GT FWD | 7-speed DCT | $24,690 | 6.7 s |
| Kia K5 | LXS FWD | 8-speed automatic | $25,590 | N/A |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the AWD: 182 hp, 30 mpg, $24,895. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Altima | 2.5 S FWD | 188 hp | 32 mpg | $26,370 | N/A |
| Toyota Camry | LE FWD | 203 hp | 32 mpg | $26,420 | 7.1 s |
| Honda Accord | LX FWD | 192 hp | 32 mpg | $27,895 | 7.3 s |
| Hyundai Elantra | N Line FWD | 201 hp | 31 mpg | $28,465 | 6.7 s |
Legacy by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2024 Subaru Legacy: 2.2 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2024 Subaru Legacy.
| Measure | 2024 Subaru Legacy | 2024 Chevrolet Malibu |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Sport AWD | LS Fleet FWD |
| 0-60 | 5.9 s | 8.1 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 260 hp | 163 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,764 lb | 3,147 lb |
| hp per ton | 138 | 104 |
| lb per hp | 14.5 | 19.3 |
| MSRP | $34,495 | $24,700 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree