I just noticed on the Subaru site that the non-turbo 2008 Legacy is rated at 170 hp now vs 175, and the highway mileage estimate has gone from 30 down to 27. Is that simply due to a change in EPA reporting, or is there an actual hardware change? I found the old estimate of 30 mpg to be quite accurate. My 2007 2.5i Limited will actually exceed 30 mpg on the highway, even with the a/c running.

The methods for calculating both HP and fuel economy have changed. This applies to all vehicles, not just Subaru.

 

I thought the HP calculation was changed for the 2007 model year, but I could be wrong on that.

 

I know that the 2008 model year begins the new fuel economy ratings. They are supposed to be closer to real life averages. Still, your mileage may vary.

wha the said. THe mileage numbers are onlyh meant to give you a comparison between cars. Real life will be differnt.

 

 

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