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Subaru Legacy VI 3.6R (256 Hp) AWD CVT
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)
VI Overview:
Subaru Legacy (VI). With 335 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11.7 l/100km). With a weight of 1573 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Subaru Legacy VI generation was not specifically tested by Euro NCAP. However, its North American counterpart received high safety ratings from IIHS and NHTSA, indicating strong safety performance.
3.6R (256 Hp) AWD CVT Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 3.6R engine delivers strong, confident acceleration, making highway merges and overtaking effortless. It provides a more engaging driving experience than the 2.5i.
Fuel Economy
As expected for a larger displacement engine, fuel economy is lower than the 2.5i, but still acceptable for its performance class.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive for superior traction
- • Spacious and comfortable interior with good rear legroom
- • Smooth and refined ride quality
- • Strong safety reputation (based on US tests)
- • Reliable Boxer engines
Cons:
- • CVT transmission can feel unengaging for some drivers
- • 2.5i engine can feel underpowered when fully loaded
- • Fuel economy for the 3.6R is higher than competitors' V6s
- • Interior design might be considered conservative or dated by some
- • Limited engine options
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(V (facelift 2012): 2012 - 2014).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Subaru |
| Model: | Legacy |
| Generation: | VI |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.6R (256 Hp) AWD CVT |
| Start of production: | 2014 |
| End of production: | 2017 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 256 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 70.5 Hp/l [50mm more] |
| Torque: | 335 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EZ36D More details about the engine EZ36D |
| Engine displacement: | 3629 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| 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: | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 7 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 91 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 11.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 10.2 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.1 kg/Hp, 162.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.7 kg/Nm, 213 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1573 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4795 mm mm [50mm more] |
| Width: | 1839 mm mm [18mm more] |
| Height: | 1499 mm mm [7mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2751 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2080 mm |
| Front track: | 1580 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1595 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.2 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 | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 225/50 R18 95H |
| Wheel rims size | 7.5J x 18 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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