Test Vehicle: 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Wagon (PZEV)
Engine Size and Type: 2.5-liter horizontally-opposed four-cylinder
Engine Horsepower: 163 horsepower at 5,600 rpm
Engine Torque: 166 lb.-ft. at 3,600 rpm
EPA Fuel Economy: 23 city and 30 highway (five-speed manual); 22 city and 30 highway (four-speed automatic)
Max. Cargo Capacity: 66.2 cubic feet
Max. Towing Capacity: 2,700 lbs.
Max. Seating Capacity: 5
Competitors: Chevrolet Equinox, Chrysler PT Cruiser, Ford Escape, Ford Focus, Ford Taurus, Honda CR-V, Honda Element, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Spectra5, Kia Sportage, Mazda 3s Hatchback, Mazda 6 Sport Wagon, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan Murano, Pontiac Vibe, Saturn Vue, Suzuki Forenza Wagon, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Highlander, Volkswagen Passat
Photos courtesy of Subaru of America
About Alan Rider Alan Rider is a contributing editor for Autobytel.com and two of the country¹s largest AAA magazine publishing groups, where his automotive reviews and feature stories are read by more than 7 million members. He is also a contributing editor to the AAA Buyer¹s Guide to New Cars & Trucks and an award judge for the organization¹s annual Top Car awards. He lives with his wife and son in Northern California.