1997 Subaru Legacy Specs

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4 Dr Brighton AWD Wagon

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3 trims already selected.

Price $17,390 MSRP

Engine 2.2L 137 hp H4

Seating 5

MPG 20 city 27 highway

Drivetrain AWD

Body Style N/A

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Price

MSRP	$17,390
Invoice Price	$15,788

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	AWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	20 city 27 highway

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	20 city 27 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard

Amenities

Air Conditioning	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player

Engine

2.2L 137 hp H4

Horsepower	137 @ 5400 rpm
Torque	145 @ 4000 rpm
Displacement	2200 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.82 X 2.95
Compression Ratio	9.7:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	15.0 gallons
Front Legroom	43.3 in
Back Legroom	34.8 in
Wheelbase	103.5
Length	183.9 inches
Height	57.1 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	36.0 cubic feet
Standard Towing	2000 lbs
Max Towing	2000 lbs

4 Dr GT AWD Sedan

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3 trims already selected.

Price $23,290 MSRP

Engine 2.5L 165 hp H4

Seating 5

MPG 18 city 25 highway

Drivetrain AWD

Body Style N/A

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Price

MSRP	$23,290
Invoice Price	$20,453

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	AWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	18 city 25 highway

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	18 city 24 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Standard
Air Conditioning	Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player

Engine

2.5L 165 hp H4

Horsepower	165 @ 5600 rpm
Torque	162 @ 4000 rpm
Displacement	2500 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.92 X 3.11
Compression Ratio	10.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	15.0 gallons
Front Legroom	43.3 in
Back Legroom	34.6 in
Wheelbase	103.5
Length	181.5 inches
Height	55.7 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	13.0 cubic feet
Standard Towing	2000 lbs
Max Towing	2000 lbs

4 Dr GT AWD Wagon

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3 trims already selected.

Price $23,990 MSRP

Engine 2.5L 165 hp H4

Seating 5

MPG 18 city 25 highway

Drivetrain AWD

Body Style N/A

Show details

Price

MSRP	$23,990
Invoice Price	$21,073

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	AWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	18 city 25 highway

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	18 city 24 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Standard
Air Conditioning	Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player

Engine

2.5L 165 hp H4

Horsepower	165 @ 5600 rpm
Torque	162 @ 4000 rpm
Displacement	2500 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.92 X 3.11
Compression Ratio	10.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	15.0 gallons
Front Legroom	43.3 in
Back Legroom	34.8 in
Wheelbase	103.5
Length	184.5 inches
Height	60.3 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	36.0 cubic feet
Standard Towing	2000 lbs
Max Towing	2000 lbs

4 Dr L AWD Sedan

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3 trims already selected.

Price $19,690 MSRP

Engine 2.2L 137 hp H4

Seating 5

MPG 20 city 27 highway

Drivetrain AWD

Body Style N/A

Show details

Price

MSRP	$19,690
Invoice Price	$17,278

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	AWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	20 city 27 highway

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	21 city 28 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Air Conditioning	Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player

Engine

2.2L 137 hp H4

Horsepower	137 @ 5400 rpm
Torque	145 @ 4000 rpm
Displacement	2200 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.82 X 2.95
Compression Ratio	9.7:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	15.0 gallons
Front Legroom	43.3 in
Back Legroom	34.6 in
Wheelbase	103.5
Length	180.9 inches
Height	55.3 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	13.0 cubic feet
Standard Towing	2000 lbs
Max Towing	2000 lbs

4 Dr L AWD Wagon

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3 trims already selected.

Price $20,390 MSRP

Engine 2.2L 137 hp H4

Seating 5

MPG 20 city 27 highway

Drivetrain AWD

Body Style N/A

Show details

Price

MSRP	$20,390
Invoice Price	$17,898

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	AWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	20 city 27 highway

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	20 city 27 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Air Conditioning	Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player

Engine

2.2L 137 hp H4

Horsepower	137 @ 5400 rpm
Torque	145 @ 4000 rpm
Displacement	2200 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.82 X 2.95
Compression Ratio	9.7:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	15.0 gallons
Front Legroom	43.3 in
Back Legroom	34.8 in
Wheelbase	103.5
Length	183.9 inches
Height	57.1 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	36.0 cubic feet
Standard Towing	2000 lbs
Max Towing	2000 lbs

4 Dr LSi AWD Sedan

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3 trims already selected.

Price $25,490 MSRP

Engine 2.5L 165 hp H4

Seating 5

MPG 18 city 24 highway

Drivetrain AWD

Body Style N/A

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Price

MSRP	$25,490
Invoice Price	$22,404

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	AWD

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	18 city 24 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Standard
Air Conditioning	Standard
Leather Seats	Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player, CD Player

Engine

2.5L 165 hp H4

Horsepower	165 @ 5600 rpm
Torque	162 @ 4000 rpm
Displacement	2500 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.92 X 3.11
Compression Ratio	10.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	15.0 gallons
Front Legroom	43.3 in
Back Legroom	34.6 in
Wheelbase	103.5
Length	180.9 inches
Height	55.3 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	13.0 cubic feet
Standard Towing	2000 lbs
Max Towing	2000 lbs

4 Dr LSi AWD Wagon

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3 trims already selected.

Price $26,190 MSRP

Engine 2.5L 165 hp H4

Seating 5

MPG 18 city 24 highway

Drivetrain AWD

Body Style N/A

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Price

MSRP	$26,190
Invoice Price	$23,024

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	AWD

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	18 city 24 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Standard
Air Conditioning	Standard
Leather Seats	Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player, CD Player

Engine

2.5L 165 hp H4

Horsepower	165 @ 5600 rpm
Torque	162 @ 4000 rpm
Displacement	2500 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.92 X 3.11
Compression Ratio	10.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	15.0 gallons
Front Legroom	43.3 in
Back Legroom	34.8 in
Wheelbase	103.5
Length	183.9 inches
Height	57.1 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	36.0 cubic feet
Standard Towing	2000 lbs
Max Towing	2000 lbs

4 Dr Outback AWD Sedan

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3 trims already selected.

Price $23,295 MSRP

Engine 2.5L 165 hp H4

Seating 5

MPG 18 city 24 highway

Drivetrain AWD

Body Style N/A

Show details

Price

MSRP	$23,295

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	AWD

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	18 city 24 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player

Engine

2.5L 165 hp H4

Horsepower	165 @ 5600 rpm
Torque	162 @ 4000 rpm
Displacement	2500 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.92 X 3.11
Compression Ratio	10.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	15.0 gallons
Front Legroom	43.3 in
Back Legroom	34.6 in
Wheelbase	103.5
Length	180.9 inches
Height	55.7 inches

Cargo and Towing

4 Dr Outback AWD Wagon

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3 trims already selected.

Price $22,990 MSRP

Engine 2.5L 165 hp H4

Seating 5

MPG 18 city 25 highway

Drivetrain AWD

Body Style N/A

Show details

Price

MSRP	$22,990
Invoice Price	$20,187

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	AWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	18 city 25 highway

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	18 city 24 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Air Conditioning	Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player

Engine

2.5L 165 hp H4

Horsepower	165 @ 5600 rpm
Torque	162 @ 4000 rpm
Displacement	2500 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.92 X 3.11
Compression Ratio	10.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	15.0 gallons
Front Legroom	43.3 in
Back Legroom	34.8 in
Wheelbase	103.5
Length	185.8 inches
Height	63.0 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	36.5 cubic feet
Standard Towing	2000 lbs
Max Towing	2000 lbs

4 Dr Outback Limited AWD Wagon

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3 trims already selected.

Price $24,690 MSRP

Engine 2.5L 165 hp H4

Seating 5

MPG 18 city 25 highway

Drivetrain AWD

Body Style N/A

Show details

Price

MSRP	$24,690
Invoice Price	$21,694

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	AWD

5-Speed Manual

MPG	18 city 25 highway

4-Speed Automatic

MPG	18 city 24 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Air Conditioning	Standard
Leather Seats	Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard
Stereo	Radio, Cassette Player

Engine

2.5L 165 hp H4

Horsepower	165 @ 5600 rpm
Torque	162 @ 4000 rpm
Displacement	2500 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.92 X 3.11
Compression Ratio	10.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	15.0 gallons
Front Legroom	43.3 in
Back Legroom	34.8 in
Wheelbase	103.5
Length	185.8 inches
Height	63.0 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	36.5 cubic feet
Standard Towing	2000 lbs
Max Towing	2000 lbs

GT

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3 trims already selected.

Price $23,495 MSRP

Engine 2.5L 165 hp H4

Seating 5

MPG 21 city 27 highway

Drivetrain AWD

Body Style Sedan

Show details

Price

MSRP	$23,495
Invoice Price	$21,073

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	AWD

4-Speed Automatic Overdrive

MPG	21 city 27 highway

5-Speed Manual Overdrive

MPG	21 city 27 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Standard
Air Conditioning	Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard

Engine

2.5L 165 hp H4

Horsepower	165 @ 5600 rpm
Torque	162 @ 4000 rpm
Displacement	2500 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.92 X 3.11
Compression Ratio	10.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	15.9 gallons
Front Legroom	43.3 in
Back Legroom	34.8 in
Wheelbase	103.5
Length	183.9 inches
Height	60.3 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	36.0 cubic feet
Standard Towing	2000 lbs
Max Towing	2000 lbs

L

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3 trims already selected.

Price $19,195 MSRP

Engine 2.2L 137 hp H4

Seating 5

MPG 23 city 30 highway

Drivetrain AWD

Body Style Sedan

Show details

Price

MSRP	$19,195
Invoice Price	$17,278

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	AWD

4-Speed Automatic Overdrive

MPG	23 city 30 highway

5-Speed Manual Overdrive

MPG	23 city 30 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Air Conditioning	Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard

Engine

2.2L 137 hp H4

Horsepower	137 @ 5400 rpm
Torque	145 @ 4000 rpm
Displacement	2200 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.82 X 2.95
Compression Ratio	9.7:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	15.9 gallons
Front Legroom	43.3 in
Back Legroom	34.6 in
Wheelbase	103.5
Length	180.9 inches
Height	55.3 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	13.0 cubic feet
Standard Towing	2000 lbs
Max Towing	2000 lbs

LSi

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3 trims already selected.

Price $24,995 MSRP

Engine 2.5L 165 hp H4

Seating 5

MPG 21 city 27 highway

Drivetrain AWD

Body Style Sedan

Show details

Price

MSRP	$24,995
Invoice Price	$22,404

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	AWD

4-Speed Automatic Overdrive

MPG	21 city 27 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Sunroof/Moonroof	Standard
Air Conditioning	Standard
Leather Seats	Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard

Engine

2.5L 165 hp H4

Horsepower	165 @ 5600 rpm
Torque	162 @ 4000 rpm
Displacement	2500 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.92 X 3.11
Compression Ratio	10.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	15.9 gallons
Front Legroom	43.3 in
Back Legroom	34.6 in
Wheelbase	103.5
Length	180.9 inches
Height	55.3 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	13.0 cubic feet
Standard Towing	2000 lbs
Max Towing	2000 lbs

Outback

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3 trims already selected.

Price $22,495 MSRP

Engine 2.5L 165 hp H4

Seating 5

MPG 21 city 27 highway

Drivetrain AWD

Body Style Sedan

Show details

Price

MSRP	$22,495
Invoice Price	$20,187

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	AWD

4-Speed Automatic Overdrive

MPG	21 city 27 highway

5-Speed Manual Overdrive

MPG	21 city 27 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Air Conditioning	Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard

Engine

2.5L 165 hp H4

Horsepower	165 @ 5600 rpm
Torque	162 @ 4000 rpm
Displacement	2500 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.92 X 3.11
Compression Ratio	10.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	15.9 gallons
Front Legroom	43.3 in
Back Legroom	34.8 in
Wheelbase	103.5
Length	185.8 inches
Height	63.0 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	36.5 cubic feet
Standard Towing	2000 lbs
Max Towing	2000 lbs

Outback Limited

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3 trims already selected.

Price $24,195 MSRP

Engine 2.5L 165 hp H4

Seating 5

MPG 21 city 27 highway

Drivetrain AWD

Body Style Wagon

Show details

Price

MSRP	$24,195
Invoice Price	$21,694

Transmission Options

Drivetrain	AWD

4-Speed Automatic Overdrive

MPG	21 city 27 highway

5-Speed Manual Overdrive

MPG	21 city 27 highway

Safety

Front Airbags	Driver Standard Passenger Standard
ABS Brakes	Standard

Amenities

Air Conditioning	Standard
Leather Seats	Standard
Power Windows	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard

Engine

2.5L 165 hp H4

Horsepower	165 @ 5600 rpm
Torque	162 @ 4000 rpm
Displacement	2500 cc
Bore X Stroke	3.92 X 3.11
Compression Ratio	10.0:1

Dimensions

Max Seating	5
Gas Tank Size	15.9 gallons
Front Legroom	43.3 in
Back Legroom	34.8 in
Wheelbase	103.5
Length	185.8 inches
Height	63.0 inches

Cargo and Towing

Trunk/Cargo	36.5 cubic feet
Standard Towing	2000 lbs
Max Towing	2000 lbs

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4 Dr Brighton AWD Wagon

Price

Transmission Options

5-Speed Manual

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

2.2L 137 hp H4

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

4 Dr GT AWD Sedan

Price

Transmission Options

5-Speed Manual

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

2.5L 165 hp H4

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

4 Dr GT AWD Wagon

Price

Transmission Options

5-Speed Manual

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

2.5L 165 hp H4

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

4 Dr L AWD Sedan

Price

Transmission Options

5-Speed Manual

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

2.2L 137 hp H4

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

4 Dr L AWD Wagon

Price

Transmission Options

5-Speed Manual

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

2.2L 137 hp H4

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

4 Dr LSi AWD Sedan

Price

Transmission Options

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine

2.5L 165 hp H4

Dimensions

Cargo and Towing

4 Dr LSi AWD Wagon

Price

Transmission Options

4-Speed Automatic

Safety

Amenities

Engine