Subaru Legacy I Station Wagon (BJF) 1800 (103 Hp)
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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) Overview:
Subaru Legacy (I Station Wagon (BJF)). With 147 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11.9 l/100km). Weighing only 1275 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.4 s). The top speed reaches 175 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
Offers basic but sufficient performance for daily commuting, with the manual transmission providing better engagement and efficiency than the automatic.
Fuel Economy
Decent fuel economy for its class, benefiting from the lighter FWD setup and manual gearbox.
Best Use Case:
Commuting / Budget-conscious / City and light highway
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Standard All-Wheel Drive (on most trims)
- • Reliable Boxer Engines
- • Practical Station Wagon Body
- • Strong Performance Options (turbo models)
- • Good for varied weather conditions
Cons:
- • Dated Interior Design
- • Higher Fuel Consumption on some trims (especially early turbos)
- • Limited Modern Safety Features
- • Some base models can feel underpowered
- • Potential for rust in older models
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Subaru |
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| Model: | Legacy |
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| Generation: | I Station Wagon (BJF) |
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| Modification (Engine): | 1800 (103 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1989 |
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| End of production: | 1991 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 5 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 103 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 56.6 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 147 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | EJ18 |
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| Engine displacement: | 1820 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Boxer |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l |
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| Coolant: | 6.4 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 87.9 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 9.7:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 11.9 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.2 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 9.4 l/100 km |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.4 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.4 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 175 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.4 kg/Hp, 80.8 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.7 kg/Nm, 115.3 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.8 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1275 |
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| Max. weight: | 1950 |
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| Max. roof load: | 100 kg |
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| Max load: | 675 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1550 l |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 420 l |
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| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 950 kg |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
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| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 500 kg |
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| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4600 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1690 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1470 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2580 mm mm |
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| Front track: | 1465 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1455 mm |
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| Ride height (ground clearance): | 165 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.1 m |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Drum |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 185/70 R14 |
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| Wheel rims size | 14 |
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| Front suspension | Wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Several levers and rods |
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