1998 Subaru Legacy/Outback

The 1998 Subaru Legacy/Outback is listed in 10 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 2.2 L 4-cyl and 2.5 L 4-cyl powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 20 to 24 MPG (best: 9.8 L/100 km).

Model year1998
Versions10
ClassCompact Cars, Midsize Station Wagons
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive

Engines, transmissions & fuel economy

VersionPowertrainTransmissionDriveFuelMPG city / hwy / combL/100 km (comb)CO2 g/miClass
Legacy2.2 L 4-cylAutomatic 4-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular21 / 29 / 249.8370Compact Cars
Legacy AWD2.2 L 4-cylAutomatic 4-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegular20 / 27 / 2310.2386Compact Cars
Legacy AWD2.2 L 4-cylManual 5-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegular20 / 27 / 2310.2386Compact Cars
Legacy AWD2.5 L 4-cylAutomatic 4-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegular18 / 24 / 2011.8444Compact Cars
Legacy AWD2.5 L 4-cylManual 5-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegular19 / 25 / 2111.2423Compact Cars
Legacy Wagon2.2 L 4-cylAutomatic 4-spdFront-Wheel DriveRegular21 / 29 / 249.8370Midsize Station Wagons
Legacy Wagon AWD2.2 L 4-cylAutomatic 4-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegular20 / 27 / 2310.2386Midsize Station Wagons
Legacy Wagon AWD2.2 L 4-cylManual 5-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegular20 / 27 / 2310.2386Midsize Station Wagons
Legacy Wagon AWD2.5 L 4-cylAutomatic 4-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegular18 / 24 / 2011.8444Midsize Station Wagons
Legacy Wagon AWD2.5 L 4-cylManual 5-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegular19 / 25 / 2111.2423Midsize Station Wagons

Figures are EPA estimates for the U.S. market (U.S. gallons). Your mileage will vary. Transmissions: (S6) = 6-speed with manual select mode, (AV) = continuously variable, (AM) = automated manual.

Safety recalls

Check the NHTSA recall database for the 1998 Subaru Legacy/Outback.

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