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2020 Subaru Legacy
Sedan · 2015–2025
Trims and features
What changed for 2020
- Starting prices: +$150 to +$500 (4 trims; hover for each)
- New trim: Limited XT
- New trim: Touring XT
- Horsepower: 175 hp → 182 hp (Limited, Sport, Base, Premium)
- Torque: 174 lb-ft → 176 lb-ft (Limited, Sport, Base, Premium)
- Fuel economy (combined): 29 mpg → 30 mpg (Limited, Sport, Base, Premium)
- Touchscreen: 8 in → 11.6 in (Limited, Sport, Premium)
- Adaptive cruise control: Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go → Adaptive Cruise Control (Limited, Sport, Base, Premium)
- Lane keeping: Lane Keep Assist → Lane Centering (Limited, Sport, Base, Premium)
- Heated seats: Front, Second Row → Front, Second Row Outboard (Limited)
- Touchscreen: 6.5 in → 7 in (Base)
2020 Legacy trims
| Base | Limited | Limited XT | Premium | Sport | Touring XT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ||||||
| Starting MSRP | $22,745 | $29,745 | $34,195 | $24,995 | $26,945 | $35,895 |
| Powertrain | ||||||
| Engine | 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER | 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER | 2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER | 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER | 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER | 2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER |
| Horsepower | 182 hp | 182 hp | 260 hp | 182 hp | 182 hp | 260 hp |
| Torque | 176 lb-ft | 176 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft | 176 lb-ft | 176 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT High-Torque | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT | Lineartronic CVT High-Torque |
| Drivetrain | Awd | Awd | Awd | Awd | Awd | Awd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 27 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Size and capability | ||||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 15.1 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft |
| Length | 190.6 in | 190.6 in | 190.6 in | 190.6 in | 190.6 in | 190.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,499 lb | 3,581 lb | 3,779 lb | 3,502 lb | 3,523 lb | 3,790 lb |
| Tech | ||||||
| Touchscreen | 7 in | 11.6 in | 11.6 in | 11.6 in | 11.6 in | 11.6 in |
| Apple CarPlay | — | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | — |
| Android Auto | — | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | — |
| Audio | — | Harman Kardon | Harman Kardon | — | — | Harman Kardon |
| Speakers | 4 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| Driver assistance | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Lane keeping | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering |
| Blind-spot monitoring | — | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert | Optional | Optional | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking |
| Rear cross-traffic | — | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Optional | Optional | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
| Comfort | ||||||
| Seats | Cloth | Leather | Leather | Cloth | Cloth | Leather |
| Heated seats | — | Front, Second Row Outboard | Front, Second Row Outboard | Front | Front | Front, Second Row Outboard |
| Ventilated seats | — | — | — | — | — | Front |
| Climate zones | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Remote start | — | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start | Optional | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start |
| Exterior | ||||||
| Sunroof | — | Optional | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Optional | Optional | Tilt/Slide Moonroof |
| Wheels | 17 in | 18 in | 18 in | 17 in | 18 in | 18 in |
Packages and options (21)
| Base | Limited | Limited XT | Premium | Sport | Touring XT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alloy Wheel Package $350 | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| Option Package 13 $1,000 | — | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Option Package 15 $2,595 | — | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Option Package 34 $2,045 | — | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Option Package 27 $2,245 | — | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Abyss Blue Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Crimson Red Pearl | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Crystal Black Silica | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Crystal White Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ice Silver Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Magnetite Gray Metallic | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Tungsten Metallic | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Sierra Tan Nappa Leather | — | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Slate Black Cloth | — | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Slate Black Leather | — | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Titanium Gray Cloth (Base) | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| Titanium Gray Cloth (Premium) | — | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Titanium Gray Leather | — | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Two-Tone Gray Cloth | — | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Warm Ivory Cloth | — | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Warm Ivory Leather | — | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Press release, Press release, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Legacy 2018–2025 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 6 |
| 2024 | Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 17 |
| 2023 | Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 10 |
| 2022 | Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 33 |
| 2021 | Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 31 |
| 2020 | Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 6 | 121 |
| 2019 | Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 123 |
| 2018 | Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 117 |
| 2017 | Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 119 |
| 2016 | Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 147 |
| 2015 | Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 159 |
Source: NHTSA.
EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Legacy AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo |
26–30 |
| 2024 | Legacy AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo |
26–30 |
| 2023 | Legacy AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo |
26–30 |
| 2022 | Legacy AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo |
27–30 |
| 2021 | Legacy AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo |
27–30 |
| 2020 | Legacy AWD | Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo |
27–30 |
| 2019 | Legacy AWD | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
23–29 |
| 2018 | Legacy AWD | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
23–29 |
| 2017 | Legacy AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
23–29 |
| 2016 | Legacy AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
23–29 |
| 2015 | Legacy AWD | Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
23–29 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.