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Subaru Legacy II Station Wagon (BD,BG) 2.5 (150 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)
II Station Wagon (BD,BG) Overview:
Subaru Legacy (II Station Wagon (BD,BG)). With 221 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1535 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 10.5 s). The top speed reaches 200 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.
2.5 (150 Hp) AWD Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The most powerful naturally aspirated option, providing strong acceleration and confident highway performance.
Fuel Economy
Likely the thirstiest of the lineup, but offers a good balance of power for its consumption.
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(II (BD,BG): 1993 - 1999).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Subaru |
| Model: | Legacy |
| Generation: | II Station Wagon (BD,BG) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.5 (150 Hp) AWD |
| Start of production: | 1996 |
| End of production: | 1998 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 150 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 61.1 Hp/l [75mm more] |
| 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 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.2 kg/Hp, 97.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.9 kg/Nm, 144 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1535 |
| Max. weight: | 1945 |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg |
| Max load: | 410 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 700 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 488 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 500 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4670 mm mm [75mm more] |
| Width: | 1695 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1490 mm mm [85mm more] |
| 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 | 205/50 R16V |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Several levers and rods |
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