Subaru Legacy 2003 Touring Wagon 2.5i Automatic 4x4

Subaru Legacy 2003 2.5 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Subaru Legacy 2003 Touring Wagon 2.5i Automatic 4x4 has been produced from November, 2003 to September, 2005. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 165 horsepower on 5600 rpm and torque 225 Nm (Newton metres) on 4400 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 250 up to 420 thousand kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Subaru Legacy 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.2 litres.

Subaru Legacy 2003 Touring Wagon 2.5i Automatic 4x4 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Subaru Legacy 2003 Touring Wagon 2.5i Automatic 4x4 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 202 km/h.

Subaru Legacy 2003 Touring Wagon 2.5i Automatic 4x4 fuel consumption is 8.3 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (12 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Subaru Legacy 2003 - 2006 versions, fuel consumption in city - 11.5 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 920 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Subaru real everyday fuel consumption is 9.2 litres per 100 km, which is 11% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Subaru Legacy fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Subaru Legacy version with manual gearbox (Subaru Legacy 2003 Touring Wagon 2.5i 4x4 MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.4 seconds faster (in 9.6 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 8.3 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 9.7 litres per 100 km.
Subaru Legacy 2003

Subaru Legacy 2003 Touring Wagon 2.5i Automatic 4x4 technical data

Model: Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon 2.5i Automatic 4x4
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2003. November ... 2005. September 
Engine: 2457 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 198 g/km
Power: 165 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 225 NM ON 4400 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 202 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.3 (combined) 11.5 (urban) 6.5 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 9.2 l/100km (25.6 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres (15.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.72m (length) 1.73m (width) 1.47m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters
Ground clearance: 155 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 429 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1649 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1945 kg

Subaru Legacy 2003 Touring Wagon 2.5i Automatic 4x4 engine EJ251

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 250,000 to 420,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 2457 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 99.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 79 mm
Compression ratio 10 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Subaru Legacy 2003 Touring Wagon 2.5i Automatic 4x4 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.2 litres (4.4 quarts)
Coolant capacity 6.7 litres (7.1 quarts)
Power 165 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque 225 NM ON 4400 RPM
Start of production (year) 1998
Duration of production 6 years
Engine also used on Subaru Outback Subaru Forester

All Subaru Legacy estate car [2003 - 2006] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Subaru Legacy 2003 Touring Wagon 2.0i 4x4 Nov 2003 — Sep 2005

Most fuel efficient version

2.0 Petrol 138 HP 7.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Subaru Legacy 2003 Touring Wagon 2.0i Automatic 4x4 Nov 2003 — Sep 2005

Most fuel efficient version

2.0 Petrol 138 HP 7.7 l/100km Automatic (4)
Subaru Legacy 2005 Touring Wagon 2.0R 4x4 Sep 2005 — Sep 2006 2.0 Petrol 165 HP 9.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Subaru Legacy 2005 Touring Wagon 2.0R Automatic 4x4 Sep 2005 — Sep 2006 2.0 Petrol 165 HP 8.8 l/100km Automatic (4)
Subaru Legacy 2003 Touring Wagon 2.5i 4x4 Nov 2003 — Sep 2005 2.5 Petrol 165 HP 8.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Subaru Legacy 2003 Touring Wagon 2.5i Automatic 4x4 Nov 2003 — Sep 2005 2.5 Petrol 165 HP 8.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
Subaru Legacy 2004 Touring Wagon 3.0R 4x4 Oct 2004 — Sep 2006

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7 seconds

3.0 Petrol 245 HP 11.9 l/100km Manual (6)
Subaru Legacy 2004 Touring Wagon 3.0R Automatic 4x4 Jan 2004 — Sep 2006

Most powerfull version (245 HP)

3.0 Petrol 245 HP 9.8 l/100km Automatic (5)
Subaru Legacy 2003 reviews
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