Subaru Legacy 2003 Touring Wagon 3.0R Automatic 4x4

Subaru Legacy 2003 3.0 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Subaru Legacy 2003 Touring Wagon 3.0R Automatic 4x4 has been produced from January, 2004 to September, 2006. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 245 horsepower on 6600 rpm - this is the most powerfull Subaru Legacy 2003 - 2006 version and torque 297 Nm (Newton metres) on 4200 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 280 000 to 480 000 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 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.8 litres.

Subaru Legacy 2003 Touring Wagon 3.0R Automatic 4x4 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Subaru Legacy 2003 Touring Wagon 3.0R Automatic 4x4 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 237 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Subaru Legacy 2003 Touring Wagon 3.0R Automatic 4x4 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.8 litres per 100km (10.2 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 13.7 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 780 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Subaru real everyday fuel consumption is 11.3 litres per 100 km, which is 15% 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 2004 Touring Wagon 3.0R 4x4 MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.4 seconds faster (in 7 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 2.1 litres per 100 km or 21 % - 11.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 10.3 litres per 100 km.
Subaru Legacy 2003

Subaru Legacy 2003 Touring Wagon 3.0R Automatic 4x4 technical data

Model: Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon 3.0R Automatic 4x4
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2004. January ... 2006. September 
Engine: 2999 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 234 g/km
Power: 245 HP ON 6600 RPM Torque: 297 NM ON 4200 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 237 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.4 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.8 (combined) 13.7 (urban) 7.6 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 11.3 l/100km (20.8 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: 2050 kg

Subaru Legacy 2003 Touring Wagon 3.0R Automatic 4x4 engine EZ30 R

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 280,000 to 480,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 2999 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 89.2 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 80 mm
Compression ratio 10.7 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Subaru Legacy 2003 Touring Wagon 3.0R Automatic 4x4 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.8 litres (6.1 quarts)
Coolant capacity 7.9 litres (8.4 quarts)
Power 245 HP ON 6600 RPM
Torque 297 NM ON 4200 RPM
Start of production (year) 2003
Duration of production 6 years
Engine also used on Subaru Outback Subaru B9 Tribeca

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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