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Subaru Legacy II (BD,BG) 2.5 (150 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)
II (BD,BG) Overview:
Subaru Legacy (II (BD,BG)). With 221 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1315 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 9.7 s). The top speed reaches 205 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.5 (150 Hp) AWD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers a balanced performance for daily driving, though the automatic transmission slightly blunts acceleration compared to manual variants.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is average for a naturally aspirated AWD sedan of its size and era, especially with an automatic gearbox.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system for superior traction
- • Reliable Boxer engines (EJ series) with a low center of gravity
- • Strong performance options available, especially the turbocharged models
- • Practical and spacious interior for its class, especially the wagon variants
- • Good handling and stability in various driving conditions
Cons:
- • Fuel economy can be average on some trims, particularly the larger engines with automatic transmissions
- • Interior design is somewhat dated by modern standards
- • Potential for head gasket issues on some EJ25 engines (a known concern for this era)
- • Limited availability of parts for older models in some regions
- • No official Euro NCAP safety rating available for this generation
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II (BD,BG): 1993 - 1999).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Subaru |
| Model: | Legacy |
| Generation: | II (BD,BG) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.5 (150 Hp) AWD Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1996 |
| End of production: | 1999 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 150 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 61.1 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 221 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EJ25 More details about the engine EJ25 |
| Engine displacement: | 2457 |
| 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 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 99.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 79 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 13.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 10.2 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.7 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 205 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.8 kg/Hp, 114.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6 kg/Nm, 168.1 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9.2 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1315 |
| Max. weight: | 1875 |
| Max load: | 560 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 451 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4595 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1695 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1405 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2630 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1460 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1455 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 160 mm |
| 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 |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 195/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Several levers and rods |
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