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Subaru Legacy VII 2.4 Turbo (260 Hp) AWD Lineartronic
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)
VII Overview:
Subaru Legacy (VII). With 376 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.8 l/100km). With a weight of 1716 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.
The Subaru Legacy VII was primarily sold in North America and was not officially tested by Euro NCAP. However, it received top safety ratings from the IIHS (Top Safety Pick+) and NHTSA in the US, indicating strong safety performance.
2.4 Turbo (260 Hp) AWD Lineartronic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 2.4-liter turbocharged boxer engine provides robust acceleration and ample power for highway merging and spirited driving, making it the performance choice for the Legacy VII.
Fuel Economy
While offering strong performance, the fuel economy of 8.7 l/100 km combined is reasonable for a powerful AWD sedan, though not class-leading compared to FWD rivals.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive provides excellent traction and stability.
- • Spacious and comfortable interior with good ride quality.
- • Available powerful 2.4-liter turbocharged engine option.
- • High safety ratings from US agencies (IIHS Top Safety Pick+, NHTSA 5-star).
- • User-friendly infotainment system with standard EyeSight driver-assist technology.
Cons:
- • CVT transmission can feel unengaging to some drivers.
- • Interior design, while functional, might be considered conservative compared to rivals.
- • Fuel economy, especially with the turbo, is not class-leading.
- • Not officially tested by Euro NCAP, which might be a concern for European buyers.
- • Limited engine options compared to some competitors.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(VI (facelift 2017): 2017 - 2019).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Subaru |
| Model: | Legacy |
| Generation: | VII |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.4 Turbo (260 Hp) AWD Lineartronic |
| Start of production: | July, 2019 |
| End of production: | May, 2022 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Start & Stop System |
| Power: | 260 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 109.1 Hp/l [37mm more] |
| Torque: | 376 Nm @ 2000-4800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | FA24F More details about the engine FA24F |
| Engine displacement: | 2384 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Boxer |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Twin-scroll turbo, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, VVT |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 8.7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 94 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.6:1 |
| 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: | 6.6 kg/Hp, 151.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.6 kg/Nm, 219.4 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1714-1719 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 428 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4840 mm mm [37mm more] |
| Width: | 1840 mm mm [1mm more] |
| Height: | 1500 mm mm [1mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2750 mm mm [1mm less] |
| Front track: | 1580 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1610 mm |
| Front overhang: | 1010 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 1080 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 150 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.2 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | Lineartronic CVT |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 315 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 300 mm [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 |
| Wheel rims size | 7.5J x 18 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring |
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