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Subaru Legacy VI (facelift 2017) 3.6R (256 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)
VI (facelift 2017) Overview:
Subaru Legacy (VI (facelift 2017)). With 335 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11.7 l/100km). With a weight of 1687 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.
3.6R (256 Hp) AWD CVT Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Provides significantly more robust acceleration and a smoother power delivery from the H6 engine, making highway passing effortless and driving more confident.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is notably higher than the 2.5i, a trade-off for the increased power and smoother six-cylinder experience.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive for superior traction
- • Excellent safety ratings and available EyeSight driver assist
- • Comfortable and composed ride quality
- • Reliable and durable Boxer engines
- • Spacious interior for passengers and cargo
Cons:
- • CVT transmission can feel uninspiring to some drivers
- • 2.5i engine's performance is merely adequate for its class
- • 3.6R engine has notably higher fuel consumption
- • Interior design is functional but lacks premium flair compared to rivals
- • Limited engine options
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(VI: 2014 - 2017).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Subaru |
| Model: | Legacy |
| Generation: | VI (facelift 2017) |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.6R (256 Hp) AWD CVT |
| Start of production: | 2017 |
| End of production: | 2019 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 256 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 70.5 Hp/l [8mm more] |
| Torque: | 335 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EZ36 More details about the engine EZ36 |
| Engine displacement: | 3630 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | Boxer |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 91 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 11.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.6 kg/Hp, 151.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5 kg/Nm, 198.6 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1687 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 425 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4803 mm mm [8mm more] |
| Width: | 1839 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1499 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2751 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1580 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1595 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 | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 225/50 R18 95H |
| Wheel rims size | 7.5J x 18 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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