2002 Subaru Legacy Wagon AWD (incl. Outback)

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The 2002 Subaru Legacy Wagon AWD (incl. Outback) is a gasoline midsize station wagon with four-wheel or all-wheel drive. It has a 2.5 L 4-cylinder engine and a 5-speed manual transmission. Its EPA fuel economy is 19 MPG in the city, 25 MPG on the highway and 21 MPG combined. The listed EPA annual fuel cost is $3,200, and tailpipe emissions are 423.19 grams of CO2 per mile. The model belongs to Subaru’s Legacy/Outback family. These figures give buyers a concise basis for considering fuel use alongside the wagon body style and all-wheel-drive layout. The combined rating sits between the listed city and highway figures, while the annual cost and CO2 figure add two more measures for evaluating gasoline use. The EPA class is Midsize Station Wagons.

Who it suits. It may suit buyers looking for a gasoline wagon with four-wheel or all-wheel drive and a manual transmission. Its city, highway and combined MPG figures help frame fuel-use expectations.

Overview

The 2002 Subaru Legacy Wagon AWD, including the Outback, is a gasoline midsize station wagon with four-wheel or all-wheel drive. Its listed powertrain pairs a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with a five-speed manual transmission. The EPA figures give it 21 mpg combined, with 19 mpg in city driving and 25 mpg on the highway.

Those figures give buyers a straightforward basis for estimating fuel use: the combined rating sits between the city and highway numbers, while actual costs depend on distance driven and fuel prices. The EPA-listed annual fuel cost is $3,200, and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions are 423.19 grams per mile. These figures describe this specific model entry, not every Legacy or Outback configuration.

Key features

• Body: Wagon.
• Engine: 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine.
• Transmission: Five-speed manual.
• Drive: Four-wheel or all-wheel drive.
• EPA class: Midsize Station Wagons.

The available specifications establish the vehicle's basic layout and operating costs, but do not provide equipment, cargo measurements, safety details, or trim-level distinctions. Buyers should not assume those details from the model name alone.

Pricing

No vehicle purchase price is listed. The EPA annual fuel cost is $3,200, an operating-cost estimate rather than a purchase price. The 21 mpg combined rating and city/highway split can help compare expected fuel efficiency, but the annual estimate is the provided cost figure.

Platforms

This entry is for the 2002 model year, with gasoline power, a manual five-speed transmission, and four-wheel or all-wheel drive. No software platform, connected services, or dealer and fleet software details are specified.

Who it's for

This wagon may suit shoppers whose requirements include a midsize wagon body and all-wheel or four-wheel drive. The fuel-economy figures are useful for buyers comparing rated consumption, while the annual fuel-cost estimate and tailpipe CO2 figure offer additional operating-impact context. The provided information does not establish passenger or cargo capacity, so shoppers prioritizing those measures will need specifications beyond those listed here.

Pros and cons

Pros

• EPA ratings clearly state city, highway, and combined fuel economy.
• The model is identified as a wagon with four-wheel or all-wheel drive.
• The annual fuel-cost estimate and tailpipe CO2 figure provide cost and emissions context.

Cons

• The combined rating is 21 mpg, with a lower 19 mpg city rating.
• The listed configuration uses a manual transmission, which may not suit every shopper.
• Purchase price, equipment, safety, and cargo details are not provided.

Alternatives

For other Subaru models, start with the Subaru cars list. The linked newer model-year options include the 2027 Subaru Outback AWD, 2027 Subaru Crosstrek AWD, 2027 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness AWD, and 2027 Subaru Ascent. Other listed choices are the 2027 Subaru Ascent Limited/Touring/Onyx AWD, 2027 Subaru Impreza, and two entries titled 2027 Subaru BRZ and 2027 Subaru BRZ. Their specifications are not included here, so compare the individual listings for details.

Verdict

The 2002 Legacy Wagon AWD (including Outback) is defined here by a practical body style, a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, a five-speed manual, and four-wheel or all-wheel drive. Its official fuel economy is 21 mpg combined, and the EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $3,200. That makes the entry most useful to shoppers who can work with the listed drivetrain and transmission and want clear fuel-use figures; the available facts do not support broader claims about comfort, capability, or equipment.