The Subaru Legacy has a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 11.4 seconds and a maximum speed of 175 km/h (108.74 mph).
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
11.4 sec
Max Speed
175 km/h 108.74 mph
Body & Dimensions
The Subaru Legacy is a station wagon with a spacious interior, offering ample room for passengers and cargo. Its exterior dimensions are 4600 mm in length, 1690 mm in width, and 1470 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2580 mm. The car has a minimum turning circle of 10.1 meters and a ground clearance of 165 mm.
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Body Type
Station wagon (estate)
Seats
5
Doors
5
Length
4600 mm 181.1 in.
Width
1690 mm 66.54 in.
Height
1470 mm 57.87 in.
Wheelbase
2580 mm 101.57 in.
Front Track
1465 mm 57.68 in.
Rear Track
1455 mm 57.28 in.
Min Turning Circle
10.1 m 33.14 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
165 mm 6.5 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Subaru Legacy is a petrol-powered sedan with a fuel-efficient performance. It consumes 11.9 liters per 100 kilometers in urban areas, 7.2 liters per 100 kilometers on extra-urban roads, and 9.4 liters per 100 kilometers combined. This makes it a great option for those who prioritize fuel efficiency.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
11.9 l/100 km 19.77 US mpg 23.74 UK mpg 8.4 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
7.2 l/100 km 32.67 US mpg 39.23 UK mpg 13.89 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.4 l/100 km 25.02 US mpg 30.05 UK mpg 10.64 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Subaru Legacy is a sedan with a 1.8L 4-cylinder boxer engine producing 103 horsepower and 147 Nm of torque. It features a 5-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive. The engine is naturally aspirated and has a compression ratio of 9.7:1. The car has a fuel injection system and a SOHC valvetrain.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
103 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power Per Litre
56.6 Hp/l
Torque
147 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 108.42 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
EJ18
Engine Displacement
1820 cm3 111.06 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Boxer
Cylinder Bore
87.9 mm 3.46 in.
Piston Stroke
75 mm 2.95 in.
Compression Ratio
9.7
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
4
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
10W-40
Coolant
6.4 l 6.76 US qt | 5.63 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Several levers and rods
Brakes
The Subaru Legacy is a well-equipped vehicle with a robust braking system, featuring ventilated discs at the front and drum brakes at the rear, supported by an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). It also comes with a hydraulic power steering system and a steering rack and pinion, making it a smooth ride. The vehicle rides on 185/70 R14 tires with 14-inch wheel rims.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Drum
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size
185/70 R14
Wheel Rims Size
14
Weight & Capacity
The Subaru Legacy is a well-balanced car with a good power-to-weight ratio, making it suitable for daily driving. It has a spacious trunk with a minimum capacity of 420 liters and a maximum capacity of 1550 liters. The fuel tank capacity is 60 liters, and the car has a maximum load capacity of 675 kg.
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Weight To Power Ratio
12.4 kg/Hp, 80.8 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
8.7 kg/Nm, 115.3 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1275 kg 2810.89 lbs.
Max Weight
1950 kg 4299.01 lbs.
Max Load
675 kg 1488.12 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
420 l 14.83 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum
1550 l 54.74 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l 15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal
Max Roof Load
100 kg 220.46 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent
950 kg 2094.39 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load Without Brakes
500 kg 1102.31 lbs.
Permitted Towbar Download
75 kg 165.35 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Subaru - Legacy I Station Wagon (BJF)
Station wagon (estate)
5
165 mm (6.5 in.)
The Legacy accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.4 seconds.
The Legacy has a top speed of 175 km/h (108.74 mph).
The Legacy's acceleration is average for its class.
The Subaru Legacy consumes 11.9 liters per 100 kilometers in urban areas.
The Subaru Legacy consumes 7.2 liters per 100 kilometers on extra-urban roads.
The Subaru Legacy consumes 9.4 liters per 100 kilometers combined.
The Subaru Legacy has a 1.8L 4-cylinder boxer engine.
The Subaru Legacy has a 5-speed manual transmission.
The Subaru Legacy has a front-wheel drive drivetrain architecture.
Ventilated discs at the front and drum brakes at the rear.
Hydraulic power steering with a steering rack and pinion.
185/70 R14
The Subaru Legacy comes with standard all-wheel drive, a spacious interior, and a reputation for safety. It also offers a comfortable ride and plenty of standard features, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration.
The Subaru Legacy gets an EPA-estimated 27 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway, which is average for its class. However, some competitors offer better fuel efficiency.
While the Subaru Legacy offers many positive features, it can be lacking in terms of acceleration and overall power. Additionally, its infotainment system can be slow and unintuitive at times.
