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2013 Subaru

Legacy AWD

Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L

Subaru Legacy: best and worst years
2013 Subaru Legacy AWD (photo 1 of 2)
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Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Manual 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
173
Power to weight
0.051 hp/lb
Axle ratio
4.11
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,600EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
375 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
187 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
72 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
59 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
108 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
3,417 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol
103 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
15 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Optional
Lane-departure warning
Optional
Recalls
12
Owner complaints
66
Reported injuries
5
Theft rate
0.8 per 1,000 produced (CY 2013 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE22%
  • AIR BAGS17%
  • POWER TRAIN14%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7%
  • STRUCTURE6%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 83 total.

Subaru Legacy: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.