2024 Subaru Legacy: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2024 Subaru Legacy gets 26 to 30 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2024 Legacy AWD (4-cyl 2.5 L) at 30 mpg.
How the Legacy ranks in its class
In the Midsize Cars class for 2024, the Legacy ranks 14th (tied with 3 others) of 38 for combined mileage (30 mpg), 13th (tied with 1 other) of 37 for yearly fuel cost ($2,100 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 17th of 38 for tailpipe CO2 (295 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 27.5 mpg, costs $2,850 a year and puts out 309.5 grams per mile.
Across all 262 2024 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 261 other models, 49 get more miles per gallon than the 2024 Legacy's best version, 13 other models get the same and 199 get less. The 2024 Legacy's cheapest version costs $2,100 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 255 other models with a cost figure, 43 cost less, 6 the same and 206 more.
Nearest models in the class (places 14 to 20 of 38)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2024. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 2024 Audi A5 | 2024 A5 Sportback quattro | 30 | $2,600 | 300 |
| 14 | 2024 BMW 5 Series | 2024 530i Sedan | 30 | $2,600 | 292 |
| 14 | 2024 Mazda 3 | 2024 3 5-Door 2WD (Automatic (S6)) | 30 | $2,100 | 294 |
| 14 | 2024 Subaru LegacyThis car | 2024 Legacy AWD (4-cyl 2.5 L) | 30 | $2,100 | 295 |
| 18 | 2024 MINI Clubman | 2024 Cooper S Clubman (Automatic (AM-S7)) | 29 | $2,650 | 307 |
| 19 | 2024 MINI Countryman | 2024 Cooper Countryman | 28 | $2,750 | 312 |
| 20 | 2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2024 Giulia (4-cyl 2.0 L) | 27 | $2,850 | 330 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2024 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2024 Legacy AWD (4-cyl 2.5 L), 4-cyl 2.5 L: 27 mpg city, 35 highway, 30 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2024 Legacy version is $2,100 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Midsize Cars class for 2024, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Legacy costs $505 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Legacy costs $2,525 less to fuel than the A5 (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
- 2024 Audi A5
- 2024 BMW 5 Series
- 2024 Mazda 3
The Legacy against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2024 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Legacy (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Legacy | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Audi A5 | 2024 A5 Sportback quattro | 30 mpg | $2,600 | same figure | $500 more a year | - |
| 2024 BMW 5 Series | 2024 530i Sedan | 30 mpg | $2,600 | same figure | $500 more a year | - |
| 2024 Mazda 3 | 2024 3 5-Door 2WD (Automatic (S6)) | 30 mpg | $2,100 | same figure | same | - |
Every version of the 2024 Subaru Legacy
EPA test figures for 2024; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Legacy AWD (4-cyl 2.5 L) | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-wheel | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,100 | 295 | cheapest |
| 2024 Legacy AWD (4-cyl 2.4 L) | 4-cyl 2.4 L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-wheel | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,400 | 337 | +$300 |
Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2024 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2024 Legacy; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2024 Legacy AWD (4-cyl 2.5 L) puts out 295 grams per mile; across the 2 tested versions the figure runs from 295 to 337.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2024 Legacy AWD (4-cyl 2.5 L): fuel economy score 6 (5 to 6 across versions), greenhouse gas score 6 (5 to 6 across versions).
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the Legacy gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2024 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 29 mpg | 2 | 1 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2019 | 29 mpg | 2 | 1 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2020 | 30 mpg | 2 | same as 2024 | |
| 2021 | 30 mpg | 2 | same as 2024 | |
| 2022 | 30 mpg | 2 | same as 2024 | |
| 2023 | 30 mpg | 2 | same as 2024 | |
| 2024This page | 30 mpg | 2 | this page | |
| 2025 | 30 mpg | 2 | same as 2024 |
Compared with the 2023 model: 2 versions were tested then and 2 now; the best figure went from 30 to 30 mpg (no change).
The 2025 model has 2 tested versions.
| Version in 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Legacy AWD (4-cyl 2.5 L), 4-cyl 2.5 L | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | no change |
| 2024 Legacy AWD (4-cyl 2.4 L), 4-cyl 2.4 L | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | no change |
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2024
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 17 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations.
Owner complaints, 2024
17 complaints for the 2024 Subaru Legacy are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 | |
| Air Bags | 3 |
1 of the 17 reports say the car was in a crash, 1 mentions a fire and 0 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2024 Subaru Legacy (as LEGACY). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2024 Subaru Legacy on 2026-11-14. Recalls can be added later; check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
More Midsize Cars for 2024
Other 2024 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Legacy itself is at 30 mpg.
Other Subaru models of 2024
More Subaru models that have a 2024 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2024 Subaru Legacy gets the best mileage?
The 2024 Legacy AWD (4-cyl 2.5 L) with 30 mpg combined (27 city, 35 highway).
How much does a 2024 Subaru Legacy cost to fuel for a year?
The 2024 Subaru Legacy costs between $2,100 and $2,400 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2024 Legacy AWD (4-cyl 2.5 L) at $2,100; the dearest is the 2024 Legacy AWD (4-cyl 2.4 L) at $2,400. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
How does the 2024 Subaru Legacy rank among 2024 Midsize Cars models?
The 2024 Subaru Legacy is 14th of 38 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2024 Toyota Prius at 57 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 27.5 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2024 Mazda 3 at 30 mpg and the next one behind is the 2024 MINI Clubman at 29 mpg.
Did the Legacy change from 2023 to 2024?
The 2023 model had 2 tested versions and the 2024 model has 2. The best figure went from 30 to 30 mpg (no change).
How did the 2024 Subaru Legacy do in crash tests?
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2024 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 5.
Do owners complain about the 2024 Subaru Legacy?
17 complaints for the 2024 Subaru Legacy are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Electrical System (5 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
Does the 2024 Subaru Legacy have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2024 Subaru Legacy on 2026-11-14 (its model list has this car). Check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2024 Subaru Legacy: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2024 Subaru Legacy: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2024 Subaru Legacy: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2024 Subaru Legacy: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2024 Subaru Legacy: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.