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Subaru Legacy V Station Wagon 2.5i sport (170 Hp) AWD Lineartronic
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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 Station Wagon Overview:
Subaru Legacy (V Station Wagon). With 230 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11.3 l/100km). With a weight of 1600 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 10.3 s). The top speed reaches 205 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.
2.5i sport (170 Hp) AWD Lineartronic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Similar performance to the standard 2.5i, offering a balanced and comfortable ride with sufficient power for most situations.
Fuel Economy
Slightly higher fuel consumption than the standard 2.5i, likely due to sportier tuning or equipment.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system for superior traction
- • Spacious and practical station wagon body style with large boot capacity
- • Strong safety record with a 5-star Euro NCAP rating
- • Comfortable ride quality, especially on longer journeys
- • Unique Boxer engine sound and low center of gravity
Cons:
- • Fuel economy can be high on petrol models, especially with the Lineartronic CVT
- • Interior design might feel dated compared to some European rivals
- • Some engine options (e.g., 2.0i) can feel underpowered for the vehicle's size
- • CVT transmission might not appeal to all drivers
- • Limited availability of certain trims and engine options in some markets
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(IV (facelift 2006): 2008 - 2009).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Subaru |
| Model: | Legacy |
| Generation: | V Station Wagon |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.5i sport (170 Hp) AWD Lineartronic |
| Start of production: | 2009 |
| End of production: | 2012 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 170 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 69.2 Hp/l [45mm more] |
| Torque: | 230 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EJ253 More details about the engine EJ253 |
| 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 |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.2 l |
| Coolant: | 6.4 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 99.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 79 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 11.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10.3 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 205 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.4 kg/Hp, 106.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7 kg/Nm, 143.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9.8 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1600 |
| Max. weight: | 2030 |
| Max. roof load: | 80 kg |
| Max load: | 430 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1660 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 526 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 720 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4775 mm mm [45mm more] |
| Width: | 1780 mm mm [50mm more] |
| Height: | 1535 mm mm [110mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2750 mm mm [80mm more] |
| Front track: | 1565 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1570 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.4 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | Lineartronic |
| 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 | 225/45 R18W |
| Wheel rims size | 7.5J x 18 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
If you could change one thing about the Subaru Legacy, what would it be?