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Subaru Legacy V 2.5i (170 Hp) AWD
Overall Rating
Subaru Legacy:
The Subaru Legacy is a mid-size car built by Japanese automobile manufacturer Subaru from 1989 to 2025. The maker's flagship car, it is unique in its class for offering all-wheel drive as a standard feature, and Subaru's traditional boxer engine.
In 1996, a variant of the Legacy with heightened suspension called the Legacy Outback was introduced to compete in the burgeoning sport-utility vehicle class, and proved to be a sales success for Subaru. The Outback line was split into its own model in 2008, known as the Subaru Outback....(Read more on Wikipedia)
V Overview:
Subaru Legacy (V). With 230 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1483 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Subaru Legacy V generation was not tested by Euro NCAP. However, it generally received strong safety ratings in other markets like the US (IIHS).
2.5i (170 Hp) AWD Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A good balance of power for most situations, feeling more responsive than the 2.0i.
Fuel Economy
Reasonable fuel economy for its power, making it a practical choice.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive offers superior traction and handling.
- • Spacious and comfortable interior, especially for rear passengers.
- • Range of efficient and powerful Boxer engines.
- • Excellent visibility and refined ride quality.
- • Strong safety reputation (IIHS ratings).
Cons:
- • Exterior styling was considered conservative by some.
- • Infotainment system could be dated compared to rivals.
- • Some petrol engines can be thirsty, especially the larger ones.
- • CVT transmission (Lineartronic) can feel less engaging for some drivers.
- • Not officially Euro NCAP tested.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(IV (facelift 2006): 2008 - 2009).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Subaru |
| Model: | Legacy |
| Generation: | V |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.5i (170 Hp) AWD |
| Start of production: | 2009 |
| End of production: | 2012 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 170 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 69.2 Hp/l [5mm more] |
| Torque: | 230 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EJ253 More details about the engine EJ253 |
| Engine displacement: | 2457 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Boxer |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 99.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 79 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 12.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.7 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.7 kg/Hp, 114.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.4 kg/Nm, 155.1 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1483 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 486 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4735 mm mm [5mm more] |
| Width: | 1780 mm mm [50mm more] |
| Height: | 1505 mm mm [80mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2750 mm mm [80mm more] |
| Width including mirrors: | 1820 mm |
| Front track: | 1565 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1570 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 150 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.2 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 205/60 R16 91V; 215/50 R17 90V |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 16; 7.0J x 17 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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