Subaru Legacy I Station Wagon (BJF) 2000 turbo (220 Hp) AWD
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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 270 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1400 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. The top speed reaches 230 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
Exceptional performance for a family wagon of its era, offering strong acceleration and high top speed thanks to its powerful turbo engine.
Fuel Economy
High fuel consumption, especially in urban driving, reflecting its performance-oriented nature and early turbo technology.
Best Use Case:
Performance driving / Enthusiast / Highway cruising
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): | 2000 turbo (220 Hp) AWD |
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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: | 220 Hp @ 6400 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 110.3 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 270 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | EJ20G |
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| Engine displacement: | 1994 |
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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: | Turbocharger |
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| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l |
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| Coolant: | 6.1 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 8.5:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 18 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9 l/100 km |
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| Maximum speed: | 230 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.4 kg/Hp, 157.1 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.2 kg/Nm, 192.9 Nm/tonne |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1400 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1550 l |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 420 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4600 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1690 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1490 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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| Powertrain: |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
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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 | Disc |
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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 | 205/60R15 |
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| Wheel rims size | 15 |
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| Front suspension | Wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Several levers and rods |
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