2025 Subaru Legacy: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2025 Subaru Legacy gets 26 to 30 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2025 Legacy AWD (4-cyl 2.5 L) at 30 mpg.
The EPA figures for 2025 are the same as for 2024; the safety records below are for 2025.
How the Legacy ranks in its class
In the Midsize Cars class for 2025, the Legacy ranks 14th (tied with 1 other) of 32 for combined mileage (30 mpg), 13th (tied with 1 other) of 30 for yearly fuel cost ($2,100 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 18th of 32 for tailpipe CO2 (295 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 29 mpg, costs $2,575 a year and puts out 289.5 grams per mile.
Across all 250 2025 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 249 other models, 52 get more miles per gallon than the 2025 Legacy's best version, 11 other models get the same and 186 get less. The 2025 Legacy's cheapest version costs $2,100 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 241 other models with a cost figure, 43 cost less, 7 the same and 191 more.
Nearest models in the class (places 11 to 18 of 32)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2025. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2025 Chevrolet Malibu | 2025 Malibu | 31 | $2,000 | 283 |
| 11 | 2025 Nissan Altima | 2025 Altima | 31 | $2,000 | 281 |
| 14 | 2025 Mazda 3 | 2025 3 5-Door 2WD (Automatic (S6)) | 30 | $2,100 | 294 |
| 14 | 2025 Subaru LegacyThis car | 2025 Legacy AWD (4-cyl 2.5 L) | 30 | $2,100 | 295 |
| 16 | 2025 Audi A5 | 2025 A5 Sportback quattro | 29 | $2,650 | 301 |
| 16 | 2025 Volvo S90 | 2025 S90 T8 AWD | 29 | $3,000 | 303 |
| 18 | 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 2025 E350 | 28 | $2,750 | 117 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2025 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.
2025 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 2025 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 2025, 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 3 costs $65 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the 3 costs $325 less to fuel than the Legacy (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
- 2025 Mazda 3
- 2025 Audi A5
- 2025 BMW 5 Series
The Legacy against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2025 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Legacy (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Legacy | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Mazda 3 | 2025 3 5-Door 2WD (Automatic (S6)) | 30 mpg | $2,100 | same figure | same | - |
| 2025 Audi A5 | 2025 A5 Sportback quattro | 29 mpg | $2,650 | 1 lower | $550 more a year | - |
| 2025 BMW 5 Series | 2025 530i Sedan | 31 mpg | $2,500 | 1 higher | $400 more a year | - |
Every version of the 2025 Subaru Legacy
EPA test figures for 2025; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Legacy AWD (4-cyl 2.5 L) | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic (AV-S8) | All-wheel | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,100 | 295 | cheapest |
| 2025 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 2025 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 29 mpg | 2 | 1 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2019 | 29 mpg | 2 | 1 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2020 | 30 mpg | 2 | same as 2025 | |
| 2021 | 30 mpg | 2 | same as 2025 | |
| 2022 | 30 mpg | 2 | same as 2025 | |
| 2023 | 30 mpg | 2 | same as 2025 | |
| 2024 | 30 mpg | 2 | same as 2025 | |
| 2025This page | 30 mpg | 2 | this page |
Compared with the 2024 model: 2 versions were tested then and 2 now; the best figure went from 30 to 30 mpg (no change).
| Version in 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Legacy AWD (4-cyl 2.5 L), 4-cyl 2.5 L | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Legacy AWD (4-cyl 2.4 L), 4-cyl 2.4 L | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | no change |
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2025
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 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 6 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations.
Owner complaints, 2025
6 complaints for the 2025 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
0 of the 6 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 1 mentions an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2025 Subaru Legacy (as LEGACY). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2025 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 2025
Other 2025 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Legacy itself is at 30 mpg.
Other Subaru models of 2025
More Subaru models that have a 2025 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2025 Subaru Legacy gets the best mileage?
The 2025 Legacy AWD (4-cyl 2.5 L) with 30 mpg combined (27 city, 35 highway).
How much does a 2025 Subaru Legacy cost to fuel for a year?
The 2025 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 2025 Legacy AWD (4-cyl 2.5 L) at $2,100; the dearest is the 2025 Legacy AWD (4-cyl 2.4 L) at $2,400. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
How does the 2025 Subaru Legacy rank among 2025 Midsize Cars models?
The 2025 Subaru Legacy is 14th of 32 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2025 Toyota Prius at 57 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 29 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2025 Mazda 3 at 30 mpg and the next one behind is the 2025 Audi A5 at 29 mpg.
Did the Legacy change from 2024 to 2025?
The 2024 model had 2 tested versions and the 2025 model has 2. The best figure went from 30 to 30 mpg (no change).
How did the 2025 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 2025 Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 5.
Do owners complain about the 2025 Subaru Legacy?
6 complaints for the 2025 Subaru Legacy are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Engine (3 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
Does the 2025 Subaru Legacy have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2025 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 2025 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 2025 Subaru Legacy: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2025 Subaru Legacy: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2025 Subaru Legacy: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2025 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.