Subaru Legacy 1999 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4

Subaru Legacy 1999 2.5 petrol description

Sedan Subaru Legacy 1999 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4 has been produced from May, 1999 to February, 2002. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 156 horsepower on 5600 rpm - this is the most powerfull Subaru Legacy 1999 - 2002 version and torque 223 Nm (Newton metres) on 3600 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 without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 1 and Euro 2 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Subaru Legacy 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4 litres.

Subaru Legacy 1999 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Subaru Legacy 1999 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 205 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Subaru Legacy 1999 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.8 litres per 100km (10.2 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Subaru Legacy 1999 - 2002 versions, city fuel economy - 13.8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.4 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 800 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Subaru real everyday fuel consumption is 10.8 litres per 100 km, which is 10% 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 1999 2.5 AWD 4x4 MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.1 seconds faster (in 9 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 9.4 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1.1 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 9.7 litres per 100 km.
Subaru Legacy 1999

Subaru Legacy 1999 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4 technical data

Model: Subaru Legacy 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1999. May ... 2002. February 
Engine: 2457 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 229 g/km
Power: 156 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 223 NM ON 3600 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 205 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.1 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.8 (combined) 13.8 (urban) 7.4 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 10.8 l/100km (21.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres (15.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.60m (length) 1.70m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 455 litres
Gross weight: 1910 kg

Subaru Legacy 1999 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4 engine EJ25D

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 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 9.5 : 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 1999 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4 litres (4.2 quarts)
Coolant capacity 6.7 litres (7.1 quarts)
Power 155 - 165 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque 190 - 220 NM ON 3600 RPM
Start of production (year) 1994
Duration of production 5 years

All Subaru Legacy sedan [1999 - 2002] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Subaru Legacy 1999 2.0 AWD 4x4

Most fuel efficient version

2.0 Petrol 125 HP 9.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Subaru Legacy 1999 2.0 AWD Automatic 4x4 2.0 Petrol 125 HP 9.5 l/100km Automatic (4)
Subaru Legacy 1999 2.5 AWD 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9 seconds

2.5 Petrol 156 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Subaru Legacy 1999 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4

Most powerfull version (156 HP)

2.5 Petrol 156 HP 9.8 l/100km Automatic (4)
Subaru Legacy 1999 reviews
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