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Subaru Legacy I Station Wagon (BJF, facelift 1991) 2200 (136 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)
I Station Wagon (BJF, facelift 1991) Overview:
Subaru Legacy (I Station Wagon (BJF, facelift 1991)). With 189 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1380 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2200 (136 Hp) AWD Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 2.2L engine provides good torque and power, offering confident acceleration and highway cruising. Manual transmission (if applicable) would enhance driver engagement.
Fuel Economy
Decent fuel economy for its displacement and AWD, especially if paired with a manual gearbox, offering a good balance of power and efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive for superior traction
- • Spacious and practical station wagon body style
- • Reliable and durable boxer engines
- • Comfortable ride quality for long journeys
- • Good ground clearance for light off-road capability
Cons:
- • Older automatic transmissions can be sluggish
- • Fuel economy is not a strong point for larger engines
- • Interior design is dated by modern standards
- • Limited advanced safety features compared to newer vehicles
- • Some parts may be harder to source for older models
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I (BC): 1989 - 1991).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Subaru |
| Model: | Legacy |
| Generation: | I Station Wagon (BJF, facelift 1991) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2200 (136 Hp) AWD |
| Start of production: | 1991 |
| End of production: | 1994 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 136 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 61.5 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 189 Nm @ 4800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EJ22E [Same engine] More details about the engine EJ22E |
| Engine displacement: | 2212 |
| 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: | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 6.2 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 97 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.1 kg/Hp, 98.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.3 kg/Nm, 137 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1380 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1550 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 420 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4620 mm mm [110mm more] |
| Width: | 1690 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1480 mm mm [95mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2580 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1470 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1460 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 175 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.1 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| 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 |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/70 R14 84S |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Several levers and rods |
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