2006 Subaru Legacy Wagon AWD

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Technical Brief (Automatic - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Legacy Wagon AWD gets up to 25 MPG on the highway, 19 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 21 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 32% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
25 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
City
19 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.5 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
Yes
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Legacy Wagon AWD gets up to 32.04 MPG on the highway, 21.21 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 25.01 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 51% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
32.04 MPG
Combined
25.01 MPG
City
21.21 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Four Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
97 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
34 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Automatic - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Legacy Wagon AWD gets up to 30 MPG on the highway, 23 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 26 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 30% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
30 MPG
Combined
26 MPG
City
23 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.5 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Legacy Wagon AWD gets up to 38.40 MPG on the highway, 25.48 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 30.02 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 51% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
38.40 MPG
Combined
30.02 MPG
City
25.48 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S4

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Four Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
97 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
34 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Manual - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder - Turbo)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Legacy Wagon AWD gets up to 26 MPG on the highway, 20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 22 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 30% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
26 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
City
20 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.5 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
Yes
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Legacy Wagon AWD gets up to 33.42 MPG on the highway, 21.68 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 25.75 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 54% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
33.42 MPG
Combined
25.75 MPG
City
21.68 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Four Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
97 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
34 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Manual - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Legacy Wagon AWD gets up to 29 MPG on the highway, 22 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 25 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 32% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
29 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
City
22 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.5 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Legacy Wagon AWD gets up to 37.31 MPG on the highway, 24.56 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 29.03 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 52% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
37.31 MPG
Combined
29.03 MPG
City
24.56 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Four Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
97 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
34 Cubic Feet

Comparisions

2006 Midsize Station Wagons

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the midsize station wagons class in 2006 goes to the Ford Focus Station Wagon with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 29 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 71% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Mercedes Benz E55 AMG Wagon.

Ford Focus Station Wagon
29 MPG (Manual - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
Subaru Legacy Wagon AWD
26 MPG (Automatic - 2.5L - 4 Cylinder)
Volvo V70 FWD
24 MPG (Manual - 2.4L - 5 Cylinder)
BMW 530XI Sport Wagon
23 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
Mazda Mazda 6 Sport Wagon
22 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
Volvo V70 R AWD
21 MPG (Manual - 2.5L - 5 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz E350 Wagon
21 MPG (Automatic - 3.5L - 6 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz E350 4Matic Wagon
20 MPG (Automatic - 3.5L - 6 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz E500 4Matic Wagon
17 MPG (Automatic - 5.0L - 8 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz E55 AMG Wagon
17 MPG (Automatic - 5.4L - 8 Cylinder)
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