Subaru Legacy 2004-2008 Specifications

The 2004-2008 Subaru Legacy offers two primary engine options: a 2.5L naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine producing 175 hp and 169 lb-ft of torque, and a 2.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine (on the GT trim) producing 250 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque. The turbocharged engine provides significantly higher performance, while the naturally aspirated engine offers better fuel efficiency.

The Legacy comes with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission for the naturally aspirated engine. The GT trim with the turbocharged engine offers a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic transmission with SportShift for manual gear control.

The Legacy includes standard safety features such as dual front airbags, side-impact airbags, anti-lock brakes (ABS), and all-wheel drive (AWD). Optional features include stability control, traction control, and a tire pressure monitoring system.

The naturally aspirated Legacy achieves an EPA-estimated 20-22 mpg city and 26-28 mpg highway, while the turbocharged GT gets 17-18 mpg city and 23-24 mpg highway. These figures are competitive with similar vehicles like the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry of the same era.

Subaru recommends oil changes every 3,750 miles or 3.75 months, tire rotations every 7,500 miles, and a full inspection every 30,000 miles. The timing belt should be replaced at 105,000 miles.

Standard features include AWD, air conditioning, power windows, and a CD player. Higher trims offer leather upholstery, a sunroof, heated seats, and a premium audio system. The GT trim adds sport-tuned suspension and turbocharged performance.

The Legacy offers 14.1 cubic feet of trunk space and 97.4 cubic feet of passenger volume, which is comparable to the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Rear seat legroom is slightly less than competitors.

The Legacy has a towing capacity of up to 2,000 lbs when properly equipped and a payload capacity of approximately 900 lbs, depending on the trim and configuration.