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Subaru Legacy V (facelift 2012) 2.0 (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)
V (facelift 2012) Overview:
Subaru Legacy (V (facelift 2012)). With 196 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11.8 l/100km). With a weight of 1420 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 9.5 s). The top speed reaches 210 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 (150 Hp) AWD Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers sufficient power for city driving, but can feel underpowered on highways or during overtaking. Manual transmission provides more driver engagement.
Fuel Economy
Moderate fuel consumption for a naturally aspirated 2.0L AWD, slightly less efficient than its CVT counterpart.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive across the lineup.
- • Spacious and comfortable interior for its class.
- • Generally reliable boxer engines.
- • Good visibility and practical design.
- • Strong safety ratings (Euro NCAP 5-star).
Cons:
- • CVT can feel uninspiring to some drivers.
- • Fuel economy, while improved, isn't class-leading for all engines.
- • Interior materials could feel dated compared to some rivals.
- • Limited engine choices in some markets (e.g., diesel not everywhere).
- • Rear seat legroom could be better for taller passengers.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(V: 2009 - 2012).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Subaru |
| Model: | Legacy |
| Generation: | V (facelift 2012) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 (150 Hp) AWD |
| Start of production: | 2012 |
| End of production: | 2014 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 150 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 75.2 Hp/l [10mm more] |
| Torque: | 196 Nm @ 3000 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: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.2 l |
| Coolant: | 6.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 11.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.5 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.5 kg/Hp, 105.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.2 kg/Nm, 138 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1420 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 416 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4745 mm mm [10mm more] |
| Width: | 1821 mm mm [41mm more] |
| Height: | 1506 mm mm [1mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2751 mm mm [1mm more] |
| Front track: | 1565 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1575 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 150 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.2 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| 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 |
| Tires size | 215/50/ R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 7.0J x 17 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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