Subaru Legacy Subaru Legacy 2009

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Legacy Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2009)

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Subaru Legacy specs.

2009 Subaru Legacy Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body 4dr Sedan
Wheelbase 105.1 in
Length 186.2 in
Width 68.1 in
Height 56.1 in
Curb Weight 3295 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.0 in
Legroom, Row 1 44.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.9 in
Total Legroom 78 in (over 2 rows)
Cargo Volume 11.4 ft3

Return to top

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Subaru Legacy

2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review
2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review
2008 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review
 

2009 Subaru Legacy 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim 2.5i 3.0R 2.5GT Limited 2.5GT Spec B
Standard Engine 2.5L H4
OHC-4v
170 hp@6000
170 lb-ft@4400
3.0L H6
DOHC-4v
245 hp@6600
215 lb-ft@4200
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
243 hp@6000
241 lb-ft@3600
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
243 hp@6000
241 lb-ft@3600
Standard Transmission5-speed manual5-speed manually-shiftable automatic5-speed manual6-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)4-speed manually-shiftable automatic 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic 
Standard DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
Standard Tires205/50VR17 tires215/45ZR17 tires215/45ZR17 tires215/45WR18 tires
Optional Tires 215/45WR18 tires  

Return to top

What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2009 Subaru Legacy

2009 Subaru Legacy Powertrain: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
The turbo power train is excellent - smooth and fun to drive. Sub 6 sec 0-60 for a 30K car is great and the safety/stability of AWD is excellent. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
The AWD system is fantastic. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
Reasonable torque, especially above 3000 RPM. The AWD is unstoppable (with decent tires) in the snow and the car is well balanced. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I love the diesel engine. Its torque is amazing. It pulls strong from 1400rpm to 4500rpm. You never need to downshift to pass on the highway, because at 65mph in 6th gear it's right at the peak torque. The transmission is also smooth and has great gearing for fuel economy and performance. It's doing less than 2000rpm at 70mph, but still accelerates effortlessly. It's also quiet and smooth. see full Subaru Legacy review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
Very quick and durable engine- very similar to the drivetrain in the WRX STi. the AWD is amazing. for the price, no one else really offers a 6 speed manual and awd. other options are the a4, or 335. but those cost alot more. see full Subaru Legacy review
2009 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The V^ has 70 horsepower more than the 2001 GT that I traded. The powerband is smooth and the transmission shifts great. The car has the power to blend into traffic on a highway, and yet the MPG is better than the 2001 GT. see full Subaru Legacy review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
The all wheel drive system works really well in bad weather and snow. The turbo engine works well at altitude vs. naturally aspirated engines. see full Subaru Legacy review
2009 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
This is my fifth Subaru Legacy, all chosen for their AWD, symetrical aboxer drivetrain, and engines. Styling is great but second to the mechanical engineering. see full Subaru Legacy review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Linear performance with tuning options see full Subaru Legacy review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
quick, smooth. Good shifting on the manumatic both in manual and auto mode. see full Subaru Legacy review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2009 Subaru Legacy

2009 Subaru Legacy Tires: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
The regular Continental all season tires are pretty unimpressive. They have reasonable handling and road feel, but are barely better than summer tires when the temperatures drop below 40 degrees. I have been very impressed with my General Altimax Arctic winter tires though. I plan to get a good set of summer performance tires soon, which is what this car should have come with. see full Subaru Legacy review
 

2009 Subaru Legacy MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body Trim Base Price Invoice Destination
4dr Sedan 2.5i 20,795 19,666 695
4dr Sedan 3.0R 26,595 24,894 695
4dr Sedan 2.5GT Limited 28,895 27,013 695
4dr Sedan 2.5GT Spec B 34,595 32,106 695

Return to top

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.