Subaru Legacy I Station Wagon (BJF) 1800 (103 Hp) AWD Automatic
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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)
I Station Wagon (BJF) Overview:
Subaru Legacy (I Station Wagon (BJF)). With 147 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1210 kg, it’s quite light. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. The top speed reaches 165 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
Adequate for city driving but can feel underpowered on highways, especially with the automatic transmission and AWD adding weight.
Fuel Economy
Higher fuel consumption compared to its manual counterparts, a trade-off for the convenience of an automatic and the AWD system.
Best Use Case:
City driving / Light duty / Convenience
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Standard All-Wheel Drive (on most trims)
- • Reliable Boxer Engines
- • Practical Station Wagon Body
- • Strong Performance Options (turbo models)
- • Good for varied weather conditions
Cons:
- • Dated Interior Design
- • Higher Fuel Consumption on some trims (especially early turbos)
- • Limited Modern Safety Features
- • Some base models can feel underpowered
- • Potential for rust in older models
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Subaru |
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| Model: | Legacy |
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| Generation: | I Station Wagon (BJF) |
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| Modification (Engine): | 1800 (103 Hp) AWD Automatic |
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| Start of production: | 1989 |
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| End of production: | 1991 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 5 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 103 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 56.6 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 147 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | EJ18 |
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| Engine displacement: | 1820 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Boxer |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l |
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| Coolant: | 6.4 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 87.9 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 9.7:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 12.4 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.7 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 10.5 l/100 km |
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| Maximum speed: | 165 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.7 kg/Hp, 85.1 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.2 kg/Nm, 121.5 Nm/tonne |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1210 |
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| Max. weight: | 1950 |
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| Max load: | 740 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1550 l |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 420 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4600 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1690 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1470 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2580 mm mm |
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| Front track: | 1465 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1455 mm |
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| Ride height (ground clearance): | 165 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.1 m |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
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| Number of gears | 4 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Drum |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 175/70 R14 |
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| Wheel rims size | 14 |
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| Front suspension | Wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Several levers and rods |
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