Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise
specified.
Engine
3.6-liter Subaru Boxer 6-cylinder
2.5-liter Subaru Boxer 4-cylinder
Availability
3.6R Limited
2.5i
2.5i Premium
2.5i Limited
Type and Construction
DOHC 6-cylinder BOXER; aluminum cylinder heads and block
DOHC 4-cylinder BOXER; aluminum cylinder heads and block
Displacement (cc)
3,630
2,498
Bore x Stroke (mm)
92 x 91
94 x 90
Horsepower (hp @ rpm)
256 @ 6000
175 @ 5800
Torque ( lb.-ft. @ rpm)
247 @ 4400
174 @ 4000
Compression ratio
10.5:1
10.3:1
Valve System
Chain-driven camshafts, Dual Active Valve Control System (intake and exhaust valves)
Chain-driven camshafts, Active Valve Control System (intake valves)
Fuel System
Sequential multi-port fuel injection (MFI)
with multi-spray injectors and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system
Sequential multi-port fuel injection
(MFI) with cylinder head direct-mount multi-spray injectors and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system
Fuel Requirement
Regular grade, 87 AKI
Regular grade, 87 AKI
Fuel tank capacity (gallons)
18.5
18.5
EPA Fuel Economy
(city / hwy / comb)
(mpg)
20 / 29 / 23
26 / 36 / 30
Transmission (:1)
3.6-liter Subaru Boxer 6-cylinder
2.5-liter Subaru Boxer 4-cylinder
Type
High-torque Lineartronic CVTincludes 6-speed manual mode and steering wheel paddle control switches
Lineartronic® CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) includes 6-speed manual mode and steering wheel paddle control switches
Availability
3.6R Limited
2.5i
2.5i Premium
2.5i Limited
Gear Ratios
"M" mode
"M" mode
1st
3.105:1
3.581:1
2nd
1.983:1
2.262:1
3rd
1.454:1
1.658:1
4th
1.057:1
1.208:1
5th
0.779:1
0.885:1
6th
0.542:1
0.618:1
Reverse
3.017:1
3.667:1
Final Drive
4.111:1
3.900:1
Stability Control
Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) with electronic traction control (TCS) and Active Torque Vectoring
Symmetrical AWD
Active Torque Split AWD with electronically managed continuously variable hydraulic transfer clutch
Exterior Dimensions
& Capacities
2016 Subaru Legacy
Length (in.)
188.8
Height (in.)
59.0
Width (in.)
72.4
Wheelbase (in.)
108.3
Track (in.)
Front
62.2
Rear
62.8
Overhang (in.)
Front
39.5
Rear
41.1
Interior Dimensions
Front
Row
Second
Row
Seating capacity
5 Passenger
2
3
Head Room (in.)
With moonroof
37.6
37.0
Without moonroof
40.0
37.0
Leg room (in.)
42.9
38.1
Shoulder room (in.)
58.1
57.3
Hip room (in.)
55.5
55.0
EPA passenger volume (cu. ft.)
With moonroof
100.9
Without moonroof
104.6
EPA total volume (cu. ft.)
With moonroof
115.9
Without moonroof
119.6
EPA trunk volume (cu.ft.)
15.0
Trunk liftover height (in.)
27.2
Suspension
2016 Subaru Legacy
Front
MacPherson-type struts with internal rebound springs, lower L-arms,coil springs and stabilizer bar
Rear
Double wishbone with subframe, coil springs and stabilizer bar
(Limited trims have Stablex suspension with larger front struts along with front
and rear damping tuned for improved low-speed handling and enhanced ride
comfort at higher speeds)
Steering
2016 Subaru Legacy
Type
Quick-ratio electric power-assisted rack and pinion
Turns (lock to lock)
2.82
Steering Ratio
14.5:1
Turning diameter, curb-to-curb (ft.)
36.8
Wheels and Tires
2016 Subaru Legacy
2.5i
Wheels
Size (in.)
17 x 7.0
Material
steel wheels with covers
Tires
Size
225/55 R17 97V
Type
All-season
2.5i Premium
Wheels
Size (in.)
17 x 7.5
Material
Aluminum-alloy wheels
Tires
Size
225/55 R17 97V
Type
All-season
2.5i Limited / 3.6R Limited
Wheels
Size (in.)
18 x 7.5
Material
Aluminum-alloy wheels with machine finish
Tires
Size
225/50 R18 95H
Type
All-season
Brakes
2016 Subaru Legacy
Type
Power-assisted 4-wheel disc with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), 4-channel / 4-sensor ABS, Brake Assist and Brake Override system
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