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Subaru Legacy II (BD,BG) 2.2 (131 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)
II (BD,BG) Overview:
Subaru Legacy (II (BD,BG)). With 193 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1255 kg, it’s quite light. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.5 s). The top speed reaches 196 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.2 (131 Hp) AWD Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A robust and reliable engine providing competent performance for daily driving and light adventurous use, with a slight edge over the 128hp variant.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is acceptable, though not as outstanding as some other 2.2L variants, balancing power with reasonable running costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system for superior traction
- • Reliable Boxer engines (EJ series) with a low center of gravity
- • Strong performance options available, especially the turbocharged models
- • Practical and spacious interior for its class, especially the wagon variants
- • Good handling and stability in various driving conditions
Cons:
- • Fuel economy can be average on some trims, particularly the larger engines with automatic transmissions
- • Interior design is somewhat dated by modern standards
- • Potential for head gasket issues on some EJ25 engines (a known concern for this era)
- • Limited availability of parts for older models in some regions
- • No official Euro NCAP safety rating available for this generation
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II (BD,BG): 1993 - 1999).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Subaru |
| Model: | Legacy |
| Generation: | II (BD,BG) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.2 (131 Hp) AWD |
| Start of production: | 1996 |
| End of production: | 1999 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 131 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 59.2 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 193 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EJ22E 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 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 5.8 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.9 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 12.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 196 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.6 kg/Hp, 104.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.5 kg/Nm, 153.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1255 |
| Max. weight: | 1795 |
| Max load: | 540 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 451 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4595 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1695 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1405 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2630 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1460 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1455 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 160 mm |
| 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 |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 195/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Several levers and rods |
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