2020 Subaru Legacy towing capacity
Max tow rating
3,000lb
- Limited XT AWD, 2.4L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 2,700 lb.
- Top 19% of 27 sedans (2020).
Trailer check
Yes. 2,400 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 3,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 2,400 lb
- Margin
- 600 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- II, up to 3,500 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 64% of 3,779 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 16-22 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 3,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 2,400 lb
- Hitch class at max
- II, up to 3,500 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Some, up to 2,400 lb |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,400 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,400 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 2,400 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 3,000 lb: Limited XT AWD, $34,195.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited XT AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 3,000 lb | 3,779 lb | $34,195 |
| Touring XT AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 3,000 lb | 3,790 lb | $35,895 |
| AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 2,700 lb | 3,499 lb | $22,745 |
| Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 2,700 lb | 3,502 lb | $24,995 |
| Sport AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 2,700 lb | 3,523 lb | $26,945 |
| Limited AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 2,700 lb | 3,581 lb | $29,745 |
No rating listed: 4 trims.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2023: 3,000 lb to 2,700 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Legacy (this car) | 3,000 lb | Limited XT AWD | $34,195 |
| Ford Fusion | 2,000 lb | SE AWD | $27,885 |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 1,000 lb | L FWD | $22,095 |
| Volkswagen Passat | 1,000 lb | S FWD | $22,995 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree