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Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT · Stage 3vsSubaru Legacy V 2.5 GT · Stage 2vsSubaru Legacy V 2.5 GT · Stage 1vsSubaru Legacy V 2.5 GT

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Subaru Legacy V

2.5 GT (Stage 3)

397 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2009-2012
VS

Subaru Legacy V

2.5 GT (Stage 2)

344 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2009-2012
VS

Subaru Legacy V

2.5 GT (Stage 1)

313 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2009-2012
VS

Subaru Legacy V

2.5 GT

265 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2009-2012

Comparison overview

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Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT (Stage 3) 397 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    287 km/h
    178 mph
  • Most powerful
    397 hp
    296 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,577 kg
    3,477 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    252 hp/t
    188 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    486 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 3)397 hpSubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 2)344 hpSubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 1)313 hpSubaruLegacy V2.5 GT265 hp
Power
397hp296kW+132 hp
344hp257kW+79 hp
313hp233kW+48 hp
265hp198kW
Torque
543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm
473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm
427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,577kg3,477lb
1,577kg3,477lb
1,577kg3,477lb
1,577kg3,477lb
Top speed
287 km/h
178 mph
+42 km/h
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
+40 km/h
Calculated
267 km/h
166 mph
+22 km/h
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
48.5s99% target: 284 km/h / 177 mph-9.0 s
Calculated
55.2s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph-2.3 s
Calculated
55.6s99% target: 264 km/h / 164 mph-1.9 s
Calculated
57.5s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s-1.4 s
5.3s-0.9 s
5.6s-0.6 s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
13.0s-7.6 s
Calculated
14.6s-6.0 s
Calculated
16.6s-4.1 s
Calculated
20.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s-1.3 s
Calculated
5.0s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.4s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.1s-1.1 s
Calculated
13.5s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
252hp/t188kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
218hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
300Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
222Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,457cc150cu in
2,457cc150cu in
2,457cc150cu in
2,457cc150cu in
Length
4,735mm186in
4,735mm186in
4,735mm186in
4,735mm186in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,780mm70in
1,780mm70in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,505mm59in
1,505mm59in
1,505mm59in
1,505mm59in
Wheelbase
2,750mm108in
2,750mm108in
2,750mm108in
2,750mm108in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,550mm61in
1,550mm61in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume
486L
486L
486L
486L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT (Stage 3) 397 hpSubaru Legacy V 2.5 GT (Stage 2) 344 hpSubaru Legacy V 2.5 GT (Stage 1) 313 hpSubaru Legacy V 2.5 GT 265 hpPowerTorque
  • Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT (Stage 3) 397 hp: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT (Stage 2) 344 hp: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT (Stage 1) 313 hp: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT 265 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 3)397 hp5,600 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm5,850 rpm
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 2)344 hp5,600 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm5,850 rpm
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 1)313 hp5,600 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm5,850 rpm
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT265 hp5,600 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 3)397 hpSubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 2)344 hpSubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 1)313 hpSubaruLegacy V2.5 GT265 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.0 s
5.4 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.3 s
5.6 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.0 s
14.6 s
16.6 s
20.6 s
Top speed
287 km/h
178 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
267 km/h
166 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
9.0 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.2 s
11.5 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.1 s
13.5 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
196 km/h
122 mph
188 km/h
117 mph
181 km/h
112 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 3)397 hp
397 hp
296 kW
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 2)344 hp
344 hp
257 kW
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 1)313 hp
313 hp
233 kW
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT265 hp
265 hp
198 kW

Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT (Stage 3) 397 hp has 132 hp more than Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT 265 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT 265 hp and Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT (Stage 3) 397 hp: 132 hp (99 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 3)397 hp
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 2)344 hp
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 1)313 hp
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT265 hp
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 3)397 hp
1,577 kg
3,477 lb
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 2)344 hp
1,577 kg
3,477 lb
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 1)313 hp
1,577 kg
3,477 lb
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT265 hp
1,577 kg
3,477 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 3)397 hp
287 km/h
178 mph
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 2)344 hp
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 1)313 hp
267 km/h
166 mph
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT265 hp
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 3)397 hp4.8 s
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 2)344 hp5.3 s
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 1)313 hp5.6 s
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT265 hp6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT (Stage 3) 397 hp and Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT 265 hp: 1.4 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT (Stage 2) 344 hp and Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT (Stage 1) 313 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 3)397 hp
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 2)344 hp
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 1)313 hp
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT265 hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 3)397 hp
397 hp
296 kW
4.8 s
287 km/h
178 mph
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 2)344 hp
344 hp
257 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 1)313 hp
313 hp
233 kW
5.6 s
267 km/h
166 mph
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT265 hp
265 hp
198 kW
6.2 s
245 km/h
152 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 3)397 hp
Power
397 hp
296 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
287 km/h
178 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
486 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,735 mm
186.4 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 in
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 2)344 hp
Power
344 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
486 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,735 mm
186.4 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 in
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 1)313 hp
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
267 km/h
166 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
486 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,735 mm
186.4 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 in
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
486 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,735 mm
186.4 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 3)397 hpSubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 2)344 hpSubaruLegacy V2.5 GT (Stage 1)313 hpSubaruLegacy V2.5 GT265 hp
Power
397 hp
296 kW
344 hp
257 kW
313 hp
233 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.3 s
5.6 s
6.2 s
Top speed
287 km/h
178 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
267 km/h
166 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,577 kg
3,477 lb
1,577 kg
3,477 lb
1,577 kg
3,477 lb
1,577 kg
3,477 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
486 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,735 mm
186.4 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
486 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,735 mm
186.4 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
486 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,735 mm
186.4 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
486 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,735 mm
186.4 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 in
Trunk score
486 L
17.2 cu ft
486 L
17.2 cu ft
486 L
17.2 cu ft
486 L
17.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT (Stage 3) 397 hp

  • Has 53 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

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