2021 Subaru Legacy mpg
Combined mpg, AWD
30mpg
- 27 city, 35 highway.
- Top 28% of 81 sedans (2021).
- 6 trims: 27 to 30 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | 18.5 | 555 | $1,280 |
| Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | 18.5 | 555 | $1,280 |
| Sport AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | 18.5 | 555 | $1,280 |
| Limited AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | 18.5 | 555 | $1,280 |
| Limited XT AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | 18.5 | 500 | $1,422 |
| Touring XT AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | 18.5 | 500 | $1,422 |
Fuel cost
AWD, 30 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,280
- Per month
- $107
- Per mile
- 10.7 cents
- Fill the tank
- $59.20
- Top trim: Touring XT AWD. $1,422 a year. $142 more than the AWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 2.9 | $9.14 |
| 300 miles | 8.6 | $27.43 |
| 500 miles | 14.3 | $45.71 |
| 1,000 miles | 28.6 | $91.43 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $92
- Per year
- $1,109
- Miles a month
- 867
AWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 30 mpg good? Yes. Beats 81% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Subaru Legacy | AWD | 30 mpg | |
| 2021 Honda Insight | LX FWD | 52 mpg | |
| 2021 Chevrolet Malibu | L FWD | 32 mpg | |
| 2021 Kia K5 | LX FWD | 32 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Hyundai Sonata | SE FWD | 32 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Volkswagen Passat | S FWD | 28 mpg | |
| 2021 Mazda MAZDA6 | Sport FWD | 29 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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