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Subaru Legacy I Station Wagon (BJF, facelift 1991) 2000 (116 Hp) AWD
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)
I Station Wagon (BJF, facelift 1991) Overview:
Subaru Legacy (I Station Wagon (BJF, facelift 1991)). With 164 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~12 l/100km). With a weight of 1345 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.4 s). The top speed reaches 181 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.
2000 (116 Hp) AWD Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A capable engine for everyday use, offering reasonable acceleration and good all-weather traction with AWD. More engaging with a manual transmission.
Fuel Economy
Acceptable fuel economy for a 2.0L AWD vehicle of its time, providing a good compromise between power and running costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive for superior traction
- • Spacious and practical station wagon body style
- • Reliable and durable boxer engines
- • Comfortable ride quality for long journeys
- • Good ground clearance for light off-road capability
Cons:
- • Older automatic transmissions can be sluggish
- • Fuel economy is not a strong point for larger engines
- • Interior design is dated by modern standards
- • Limited advanced safety features compared to newer vehicles
- • Some parts may be harder to source for older models
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I (BC): 1989 - 1991).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Subaru |
| Model: | Legacy |
| Generation: | I Station Wagon (BJF, facelift 1991) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2000 (116 Hp) AWD |
| Start of production: | 1991 |
| End of production: | 1994 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 116 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 58.2 Hp/l [110mm more] |
| Torque: | 164 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EJ20E More details about the engine EJ20E |
| Engine displacement: | 1994 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Boxer |
| 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 |
| Coolant: | 6.1 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 12 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 9.7 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10.4 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 181 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.6 kg/Hp, 86.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.2 kg/Nm, 121.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9.9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1345 |
| Max. weight: | 1950 |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg |
| Max load: | 605 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1550 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 420 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 950 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 605 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4620 mm mm [110mm more] |
| Width: | 1690 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1430 mm mm [45mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2580 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1460 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1450 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 165 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.1 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| 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 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Several levers and rods |
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