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Subaru Legacy IV Station Wagon 2.5i (165 Hp) AWD Automatic
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)
IV Station Wagon Overview:
Subaru Legacy (IV Station Wagon). With 226 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11.5 l/100km). With a weight of 1400 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11 s). The top speed reaches 202 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.
2.5i (165 Hp) AWD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate power for most situations, but the automatic transmission can dull responsiveness compared to manual versions.
Fuel Economy
Good fuel economy for a 2.5L AWD automatic, balancing power with reasonable running costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive for superior traction
- • Distinctive and reliable Boxer engine character
- • Practical and spacious station wagon body style
- • Comfortable ride quality and stable handling
- • Strong safety performance for its era
Cons:
- • Fuel economy can be high, especially with larger engines
- • Some interior plastics feel dated compared to rivals
- • Certain Boxer engine maintenance (e.g., head gaskets on older models) can be costly
- • Road noise can be noticeable at higher speeds in some trims
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III (BE,BH, facelift 2001): 2002 - 2003).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Subaru |
| Model: | Legacy |
| Generation: | IV Station Wagon |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.5i (165 Hp) AWD Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2003 |
| End of production: | 2005 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 165 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 67.2 Hp/l [35mm more] |
| Torque: | 226 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EJ251, EJ259 More details about the engine EJ251, EJ259 |
| 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: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.2 l |
| Coolant: | 6.7 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: | 11.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.3 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 202 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.5 kg/Hp, 117.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.2 kg/Nm, 161.4 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1400 |
| Max. weight: | 1945 |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg |
| Max load: | 545 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1649 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 429 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 730 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4720 mm mm [35mm more] |
| Width: | 1730 mm mm [15mm less] |
| Height: | 1470 mm mm [55mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2670 mm mm [20mm more] |
| Front track: | 1495 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1490 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 155 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.8 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| 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 | 205/55 R16V |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 16 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Wishbone |
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