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Subaru Legacy I Station Wagon (BJF, facelift 1991) 2000 (116 Hp) AWD Automatic
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. 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 13.4 s). The top speed reaches 175 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 Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate for city driving and relaxed cruising, but feels underpowered on highways or when fully loaded, especially with the automatic gearbox.
Fuel Economy
Modest fuel economy for an AWD automatic, but the lower power output might lead to heavier throttle use, negating some efficiency.
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, facelift 1991): 1991 - 1994).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Subaru |
| Model: | Legacy |
| Generation: | I Station Wagon (BJF, facelift 1991) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2000 (116 Hp) AWD Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1992 |
| 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 [75mm 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: | 12.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 13.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 13.4 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 175 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: | 12.7 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: | 500 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4620 mm mm [75mm more] |
| Width: | 1690 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1480 mm mm [80mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2580 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1460 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1455 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 | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| 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 | 5J x 14 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Several levers and rods |
If you could change one thing about the Subaru Legacy, what would it be?