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Subaru Legacy III (BE,BH) 2.0 (125 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)
III (BE,BH) Overview:
Subaru Legacy (III (BE,BH)). With 184 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 11.8 s). The top speed reaches 188 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.
2.0 (125 Hp) AWD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
While adequate for city driving, the 2.0L with an automatic transmission offers the most relaxed performance, suitable for drivers prioritizing comfort over speed.
Fuel Economy
Despite the automatic, this variant maintains respectable fuel economy, making it a practical choice for urban and suburban use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
- • Comfortable ride quality
- • Spacious interior for its class
- • Reliable boxer engines (with proper maintenance)
- • Good handling and stability
Cons:
- • Potential for EJ25 head gasket issues
- • Fuel economy can be moderate for larger engines
- • Aging interior design
- • Limited engine options in some markets
- • Automatic transmission can feel sluggish
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II (BD,BG): 1997 - 1999).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Subaru |
| Model: | Legacy |
| Generation: | III (BE,BH) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 (125 Hp) AWD Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1998 |
| End of production: | 2001 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 125 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 62.7 Hp/l [10mm more] |
| Torque: | 184 Nm @ 3600 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: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 6.9 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 12.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.6 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 188 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.3 kg/Hp, 88.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.7 kg/Nm, 130 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 11.2 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1415 |
| Max. weight: | 1870 |
| Max load: | 455 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 455 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4605 mm mm [10mm more] |
| Width: | 1695 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1415 mm mm [10mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2650 mm mm [20mm more] |
| Front track: | 1460 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1460 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 160-155 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.4 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; 195/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 5.5J x 14; 6.0J x 15 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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