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Subaru Legacy Towing Capacity (2006 - 2009)
Subaru Legacy Towing Capacity Overview
The Subaru Legacy towing capacity ranges between 2,700 lbs. and 3,000 lbs across various years and trims.
For instance, the 2007 Subaru Legacy has a minimum towing capacity of 2,700 lbs, while the 2009 Subaru Legacy has a maximum towing capacity of 3,000 lbs.
Factors such as trim level, engine configuration, and drivetrain can impact the towing capacity of a specific model year of Subaru Legacy.
The table below shows a sampling of the towing capacities for the Subaru Legacy.
Scroll down to see the complete year-by-year data.
| Year | Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | GT Limited | 3,000 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd HD Manual w/OD Sportshift | 250 HP / 250 ft/lbs |
| 2009 | GT Spec B | 3,000 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 6 Spd Manual Sportshift | 243 HP / 241 ft/lbs |
| 2009 | i | 3,000 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Manual Sportshift | 175 HP / 169 ft/lbs |
| 2009 | i Limited | 3,000 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl | AWD / 4 Spd Auto, Sportshift | 175 HP / 169 ft/lbs |
| 2009 | i Special Ed | 3,000 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Manual Sportshift | 175 HP / 169 ft/lbs |
| 2009 | 3.0 R | 3,000 lbs | 3.0L 6-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Auto, Sportshift | 245 HP / 215 ft/lbs |
| 2008 | GT Limited | 3,000 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd HD Manual w/OD Sportshift | 250 HP / 250 ft/lbs |
| 2008 | GT Spec B | 3,000 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 6 Spd Manual Sportshift | 243 HP / 241 ft/lbs |
| 2008 | i | 3,000 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Manual Sportshift | 175 HP / 169 ft/lbs |
| 2008 | i Limited | 3,000 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl | AWD / 4 Spd Auto, Sportshift | 175 HP / 169 ft/lbs |
| 2008 | i Special Ed | 3,000 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Manual Sportshift | 175 HP / 169 ft/lbs |
| 2008 | 3.0 R Limited | 3,000 lbs | 3.0L 6-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Auto, Sportshift | 245 HP / 215 ft/lbs |
| 2007 | GT Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd HD Manual w/OD Sportshift | 250 HP / 250 ft/lbs |
| 2007 | GT Spec B | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 6 Spd Manual Sportshift | 243 HP / 241 ft/lbs |
| 2007 | i | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Manual Sportshift | 175 HP / 169 ft/lbs |
| 2007 | i Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl | AWD / 4 Spd Auto, Sportshift | 175 HP / 169 ft/lbs |
| 2007 | i Special Ed | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Manual Sportshift | 175 HP / 169 ft/lbs |
| 2006 | GT Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd HD Manual w/OD Sportshift | 250 HP / 250 ft/lbs |
| 2006 | i | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD Sportshift | 175 HP / 169 ft/lbs |
| 2006 | i Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl | AWD / 4 Spd Auto w/OD, Sportshift | 175 HP / 169 ft/lbs |
| 2006 | i Special Ed | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD Sportshift | 175 HP / 169 ft/lbs |
| 2006 | Outback I Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl | AWD / 4 Spd Auto w/OD, Sportshift | 175 HP / 169 ft/lbs |
Check out the Towing Capacity specifications for other makes and models.
All towing capacities are braked capacities. This means that the trailer being towed has a braking system installed to assist with the vehicle's own braking. The towing capacities for trailers without brakes will be much less.
Confirm all towing capacities with the owner's manual.
2009 Subaru Legacy Towing Capacity Data
The 2009 Subaru Legacy towing capacity is 3,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT Limited | 3,000 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd HD Manual w/OD Sportshift | 250 HP / 250 ft/lbs |
| GT Spec B | 3,000 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 6 Spd Manual Sportshift | 243 HP / 241 ft/lbs |
| i | 3,000 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Manual Sportshift | 175 HP / 169 ft/lbs |
| i Limited | 3,000 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl | AWD / 4 Spd Auto, Sportshift | 175 HP / 169 ft/lbs |
| i Special Ed | 3,000 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Manual Sportshift | 175 HP / 169 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 R | 3,000 lbs | 3.0L 6-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Auto, Sportshift | 245 HP / 215 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 R Limited | 3,000 lbs | 3.0L 6-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Auto, Sportshift | 245 HP / 215 ft/lbs |
- a fishing boat and trailer usually weighs between 900 lbs. to 6,000 lbs.
- a tent trailer typically weighs between 1,000 lbs. to 1,500 lbs.
- a fifth-wheel travel trailer averages between 12,000 lbs. to 15,000 lbs.
2008 Subaru Legacy Towing Capacity Data
The 2008 Subaru Legacy towing capacity is 3,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT Limited | 3,000 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd HD Manual w/OD Sportshift | 250 HP / 250 ft/lbs |
| GT Spec B | 3,000 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 6 Spd Manual Sportshift | 243 HP / 241 ft/lbs |
| i | 3,000 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Manual Sportshift | 175 HP / 169 ft/lbs |
| i Limited | 3,000 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl | AWD / 4 Spd Auto, Sportshift | 175 HP / 169 ft/lbs |
| i Special Ed | 3,000 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Manual Sportshift | 175 HP / 169 ft/lbs |
| 3.0 R Limited | 3,000 lbs | 3.0L 6-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Auto, Sportshift | 245 HP / 215 ft/lbs |
2007 Subaru Legacy Towing Capacity Data
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2007 Subaru Legacy towing capacity is between 2,700 lbs. and 3,000 lbs.
| Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd HD Manual w/OD Sportshift | 250 HP / 250 ft/lbs |
| GT Spec B | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 6 Spd Manual Sportshift | 243 HP / 241 ft/lbs |
| i | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Manual Sportshift | 175 HP / 169 ft/lbs |
| i Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl | AWD / 4 Spd Auto, Sportshift | 175 HP / 169 ft/lbs |
| i Special Ed | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Manual Sportshift | 175 HP / 169 ft/lbs |
| Outback I Limited | 3,000 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl | AWD / 4 Spd Auto, Sportshift | 250 HP / 219 ft/lbs |
| Outback L.L. Bean | 3,000 lbs | 3.0L 6-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Auto, Sportshift | 245 HP / 215 ft/lbs |
| GT Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Auto, Sportshift | 243 HP / 241 ft/lbs |
| i | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Manual | 169 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
| i Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 4 Spd Auto, Sportshift | 169 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
| i Special Edition | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 4 Spd Auto, Sportshift | 169 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
| Outback I | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Manual | 169 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
| Outback I L.L. Bean | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 4 Spd Auto, Sportshift | 169 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
| Outback I L.L. Bean Ltd | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 4 Spd Auto, Sportshift | 169 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
| Outback I Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 4 Spd Auto, Sportshift | 169 HP / 175 ft/lbs |
| Outback XT Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd HD Manual | 243 HP / 241 ft/lbs |
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2006 Subaru Legacy Towing Capacity Data
Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2006 Subaru Legacy towing capacity is between 2,700 lbs. and 3,000 lbs.
| Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd HD Manual w/OD Sportshift | 250 HP / 250 ft/lbs |
| i | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD Sportshift | 175 HP / 169 ft/lbs |
| i Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl | AWD / 4 Spd Auto w/OD, Sportshift | 175 HP / 169 ft/lbs |
| i Special Ed | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD Sportshift | 175 HP / 169 ft/lbs |
| Outback I Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl | AWD / 4 Spd Auto w/OD, Sportshift | 175 HP / 169 ft/lbs |
| Outback L.L. Bean | 3,000 lbs | 3.0L Flat 6-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD, Sportshift | 250 HP / 219 ft/lbs |
| GT Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD, Sportshift | 250 HP / 250 ft/lbs |
| i | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD | 175 HP / 169 ft/lbs |
| i Special Edition | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD | 175 HP / 169 ft/lbs |
| Outback I | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L Flat 4-Cyl | AWD / 4 Spd Auto w/OD, Sportshift | 175 HP / 169 ft/lbs |
| Outback XT | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd HD Manual w/OD | 175 HP / 169 ft/lbs |
| Outback XT Limited | 2,700 lbs | 2.5L 4-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd HD Manual w/OD | 250 HP / 250 ft/lbs |
| Outback R | 3,000 lbs | 3.0L Flat 6-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD, Sportshift | 250 HP / 219 ft/lbs |
| Outback VDC | 3,000 lbs | 3.0L Flat 6-Cyl | AWD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD, Sportshift | 250 HP / 219 ft/lbs |
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