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Subaru Legacy V (facelift 2012) 2.5i (173 Hp) AWD CVT
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)
V (facelift 2012) Overview:
Subaru Legacy (V (facelift 2012)). With 229 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.8 l/100km). With a weight of 1539 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.5i (173 Hp) AWD CVT Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Smooth and adequate power delivery for daily driving, though the CVT can make it feel less engaging under hard acceleration.
Fuel Economy
Decent fuel economy for an AWD sedan of its size, especially on highways, thanks to the efficient CVT.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive across the lineup.
- • Spacious and comfortable interior for its class.
- • Generally reliable boxer engines.
- • Good visibility and practical design.
- • Strong safety ratings (Euro NCAP 5-star).
Cons:
- • CVT can feel uninspiring to some drivers.
- • Fuel economy, while improved, isn't class-leading for all engines.
- • Interior materials could feel dated compared to some rivals.
- • Limited engine choices in some markets (e.g., diesel not everywhere).
- • Rear seat legroom could be better for taller passengers.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(V: 2009 - 2012).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Subaru |
| Model: | Legacy |
| Generation: | V (facelift 2012) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.5i (173 Hp) AWD CVT |
| Start of production: | 2012 |
| End of production: | 2014 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 173 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 70.4 Hp/l [10mm more] |
| Torque: | 229 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | FB25 More details about the engine FB25 |
| 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: | 4.8 l |
| Coolant: | 7.6 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: | 9.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.7 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.9 kg/Hp, 112.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.7 kg/Nm, 148.8 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1539 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 416 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4745 mm mm [10mm more] |
| Width: | 1821 mm mm [41mm more] |
| Height: | 1506 mm mm [1mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2751 mm mm [1mm more] |
| Front track: | 1565 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1575 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.2 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | Lineartronic |
| 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 | 205/60 R16 91; 215/50 R17 90V |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 16; 7.0J x 17 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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