Petrol

2012 Subaru Legacy AWD

The 2012 Subaru Legacy AWD is a sedan. It has a 3.6-litre six-cylinder engine producing 256 hp (191 kW), with a 5-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 7.6 seconds and top speed is 118 mph (190 km/h).

2012 Subaru Legacy AWD
2012
Year
3,600 cc
Engine
256 hp
Power
Automatic (S5)
Trans.
Petrol
Fuel

SPECS

Make Subaru Model Legacy AWD
Year 2012 Version / Trim Subaru 2012 Legacy AWD
Body Style Sedan Doors 4
Seats 5 Ext. Colour Satin White Pearl, Crystal Black Silica, Ice Silver Metallic, Graphite Gray Metallic, Azurite Blue Pearl, Sky Blue Metallic, Twilight Blue Metallic, Deep Indigo Pearl, Venetian Red Pearl
Steering LHD / RHD Manufactured In Japan
Drive All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Transmission Automatic (S5)
Engine 3.6L 6-cyl Engine Size 3,600 cc
Power 256 hp / 191 kW Torque 247 Nm / 182 lb-ft
0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) 7.6 sec Top Speed 118 mph (190 km/h)
Fuel Economy 18 mpg city / 24 mpg hwy
Wheelbase 2,745 mm Kerb Weight 1,465 kg (3,230 lb)

HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2012 SEDANS

Compared with other 2012 sedans in our database, its 256 hp is 7% less than the average 2012 sedan (276 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 0.6 seconds slower than average, and it is 10% lighter than the typical sedan.

2012 Subaru Legacy AWDAverage 2012 sedansDifference
Power 256 hp 276 hp (119 cars) -7%
Torque 247 Nm 355 Nm (119 cars) -30%
0–60 mph 7.6 s 7.0 s (121 cars) +9%
Top speed 118 mph 137 mph (121 cars) -14%
Kerb weight 1,465 kg 1,623 kg (138 cars) -10%
Engine size 3,600 cc 3,193 cc (135 cars) +13%

Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.

CLOSEST RIVALS

Other 2012 sedans with similar power to the 2012 Subaru Legacy AWD.

CarPower0–60 mphKerb weight
2012 Subaru Legacy AWD 256 hp 7.6 s 1,465 kg
2012 Audi A6 252 hp 6.0 s 1,705 kg
2012 Hyundai Azera 263 hp 7.5 s 1,630 kg
2012 Toyota Avalon 268 hp 7.5 s 1,615 kg
2012 Lexus ES 350 268 hp 7.5 s 1,545 kg
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OTHER YEARS OF THE SUBARU LEGACY AWD

FEATURES

Air Conditioning
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Leather Seats
Power Front Seats
Navigation System
Digital Instrument Cluster
Premium Audio
ABS
Electronic Stability Control
Traction Control
Airbags (Multiple)
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Departure Warning
Adaptive Cruise Control
Reverse Camera
Rear Parking Sensors
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Alloy Wheels
LED Headlights
Fog Lights
Keyless Entry
Push-Button Start
Spare Tyre