Fuel economy & running costsGasoline

2005 SubaruLegacy Wagon AWD

Midsize Station Wagons · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · 2.5 L 4-cyl turbo

19MPGcombined

17city

23highway

A year of fuel$4,350

CO₂ from the tailpipe467.7 g/mi

Figures from the EPA label (fueleconomy.gov), the same as on the car's window sticker.

See it on fueleconomy.gov

Against the 1,061 subaru cars

Combined MPG 19 MPGbest 36 · avg 23

Annual fuel cost $4,350best $600 · avg $3,065

Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.

Summary

The 2005 Subaru Legacy Wagon AWD is a gasoline wagon with a 2.5 L turbocharged four-cylinder engine, four-wheel or all-wheel drive and an automatic S5 transmission. It is classified as a midsize station wagon. Its official EPA fuel economy is 17 MPG city, 23 MPG highway and 19 MPG combined. The EPA lists annual fuel cost at $4,350 and tailpipe CO2 at 467.74 grams per mile. For buyers comparing wagons, the combination of all-wheel drive and the city, highway and combined figures helps frame the fuel-use tradeoff. The model is listed as Legacy Wagon AWD and its base model as Legacy/Outback. Its official listing is at https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/21065.shtml.

Who it is for

It may suit shoppers looking for a gasoline midsize wagon with four-wheel or all-wheel drive. Buyers can consider its 19 MPG combined rating and listed annual fuel cost when assessing running costs.

What is good

Wagon body.
Four-wheel or all-wheel drive.
23 MPG highway.
Automatic S5 transmission.

What to know first

17 MPG city.
EPA annual fuel cost is $4,350.
Tailpipe CO2 is 467.74 g/mile.

Verdict

This Legacy wagon combines all-wheel drive with a turbocharged 2.5 L four-cylinder engine. Its 19 MPG combined rating and $4,350 EPA annual fuel cost are important considerations for shoppers focused on fuel use.