The Subaru Legacy is a mid-size sedan with impressive acceleration, reaching 0-100 km/h in just 10.4 seconds. Its top speed is electronically limited to 181 km/h (112.47 mph).
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
10.4 sec
Max Speed
181 km/h 112.47 mph
Body & Dimensions
The Subaru Legacy is a station wagon (estate) with 5 seats and 5 doors. It has a length of 4620 mm (181.89 in.), width of 1690 mm (66.54 in.), and height of 1430 mm (56.3 in.). The wheelbase is 2580 mm (101.57 in.), with a front track of 1460 mm (57.48 in.) and rear track of 1450 mm (57.09 in.). The minimum turning circle is 10.1 m (33.14 ft.), and the ride height/ground clearance is 165 mm (6.5 in.).
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Body Type
Station wagon (estate)
Seats
5
Doors
5
Length
4620 mm 181.89 in.
Width
1690 mm 66.54 in.
Height
1430 mm 56.3 in.
Wheelbase
2580 mm 101.57 in.
Front Track
1460 mm 57.48 in.
Rear Track
1450 mm 57.09 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 car with a fuel consumption of 12 l/100 km in urban areas, 7.7 l/100 km in extra urban areas, and 9.7 l/100 km combined.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
12 l/100 km 19.6 US mpg 23.54 UK mpg 8.33 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
7.7 l/100 km 30.55 US mpg 36.69 UK mpg 12.99 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.7 l/100 km 24.25 US mpg 29.12 UK mpg 10.31 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Subaru Legacy boasts a powerful 116-horsepower engine paired with standard all-wheel drive for confident handling. Its boxer engine design offers a balanced power delivery and nimble handling.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
116 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power Per Litre
58.2 Hp/l
Torque
164 Nm @ 4400 rpm. 120.96 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
EJ20E
Engine Displacement
1994 cm3 121.68 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Boxer
Cylinder Bore
92 mm 3.62 in.
Piston Stroke
75 mm 2.95 in.
Compression Ratio
9.5
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
5W-30
Coolant
6.1 l 6.45 US qt | 5.37 UK qt
Drive Wheel
All wheel drive (4x4)
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Independent type McPherson
Rear Suspension
Several levers and rods
Brakes
The car in question is a Legacy model, featuring ventilated disc brakes in the front and disc brakes in the rear. The steering system is a rack and pinion type, with a hydraulic power steering mechanism. The tire size is 185/70 R14, with a wheel rim size of 14 inches. Additionally, the car is equipped with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) for improved safety.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Disc
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 has a weight-to-power ratio of 11.6 kg/Hp (86.2 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 8.2 kg/Nm (121.9 Nm/tonne). It has a kerb weight of 1345 kg (2965.22 lbs.) and a maximum weight of 1950 kg (4299.01 lbs.), allowing for a maximum load of 605 kg (1333.8 lbs.). The trunk boot space ranges from 420 l (14.83 cu. ft.) to 1550 l (54.74 cu. ft.), and the fuel tank capacity is 60 l (15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal). The car has a max roof load of 100 kg (220.46 lbs.), and it can tow up to 950 kg (2094.39 lbs.) with brakes and 605 kg (1333.8 lbs.) without brakes, with a permitted towbar download of 75 kg (165.35 lbs.).
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Weight To Power Ratio
11.6 kg/Hp, 86.2 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
8.2 kg/Nm, 121.9 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1345 kg 2965.22 lbs.
Max Weight
1950 kg 4299.01 lbs.
Max Load
605 kg 1333.8 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
605 kg 1333.8 lbs.
Permitted Towbar Download
75 kg 165.35 lbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Subaru - Legacy I Station Wagon (BJF, facelift 1991)
The Legacy has 5 seats.
The Legacy is a station wagon (estate).
The ground clearance of the Legacy is 165 mm (6.5 in.).
The Subaru Legacy can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 10.4 seconds.
The top speed of the Subaru Legacy is electronically limited to 181 km/h (112.47 mph).
Yes, the Subaru Legacy has impressive acceleration and a decent top speed, making it a relatively fast car in its class.
Petrol (Gasoline)
9.7 l/100 km (24.25 US mpg, 29.12 UK mpg, 10.31 km/l)
12 l/100 km (19.6 US mpg, 23.54 UK mpg, 8.33 km/l)
The Legacy has a 1994 cc engine displacement.
The Legacy comes with a 5-speed manual transmission.
The Legacy features a multi-port manifold injection system.
The car has ventilated disc brakes in the front and disc brakes in the rear.
The car has a rack and pinion steering system with hydraulic power steering.
The tire size is 185/70 R14, with a wheel rim size of 14 inches.
The Legacy offers a choice of two boxer engines, a 2.5L and a 3.6L, both known for their power and efficiency.
Standard features include a touchscreen infotainment system, a rearview camera, and a suite of driver-assistance technologies.
The Legacy achieves impressive fuel efficiency, with estimates ranging from 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway for the 2.5L model.
The weight-to-power ratio of the Subaru Legacy is 11.6 kg/Hp (86.2 Hp/tonne).
The Subaru Legacy can tow up to 950 kg (2094.39 lbs.) with brakes and 605 kg (1333.8 lbs.) without brakes.
The fuel tank capacity of the Subaru Legacy is 60 l (15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal).
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