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Subaru Legacy II Station Wagon (BD,BG) 2.0 (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)
II Station Wagon (BD,BG) Overview:
Subaru Legacy (II Station Wagon (BD,BG)). With 170 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1415 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 12 s). A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.0 (116 Hp) AWD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate for daily driving, but acceleration is leisurely, especially with the automatic transmission.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is average for an AWD wagon of its time, but not particularly efficient.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive provides excellent traction and stability.
- • Reliable Boxer engines known for durability.
- • Spacious and practical station wagon body style with good cargo capacity.
- • Comfortable ride quality suitable for long journeys.
- • Good visibility from the driver's seat.
Cons:
- • Fuel economy can be average, especially with larger engines or automatic transmissions.
- • Performance is generally adequate, not exhilarating, particularly with the 2.0L engine.
- • Interior design is functional but lacks modern amenities (for its time).
- • Potential for head gasket issues on some older EJ series engines if not properly maintained.
- • Rear drum brakes on some trims are less effective than discs.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I (BC, facelift 1991): 1992 - 1994).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Subaru |
| Model: | Legacy |
| Generation: | II Station Wagon (BD,BG) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 (116 Hp) AWD Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1993 |
| End of production: | 1998 |
| 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 [125mm more] |
| Torque: | 170 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EJ20 More details about the engine EJ20 |
| 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 l |
| Coolant: | 6 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) - combined: | 9.2 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12 sec |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.2 kg/Hp, 82 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.3 kg/Nm, 120.1 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1415 |
| Max. weight: | 1870 |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg |
| Max load: | 455 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 700 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 488 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1600 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 455 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4670 mm mm [125mm more] |
| Width: | 1695 mm mm [5mm more] |
| Height: | 1490 mm mm [110mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2630 mm mm [50mm more] |
| Front track: | 1460 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1455 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 | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 195/60 R15H |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Several levers and rods |
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