Subaru Legacy 2006 2.5i GT 4x4

Subaru Legacy 2006 2.5 petrol description

Sedan Subaru Legacy 2006 2.5i GT 4x4 has been produced from January, 2006 to December, 2009. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 250 horsepower on 6000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Subaru Legacy 2006 - 2009 version and torque 339 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 and turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 190 up to 330 thousand 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 4.2 litres.

Subaru Legacy 2006 2.5i GT 4x4 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.

Subaru Legacy 2006 2.5i GT 4x4 fuel consumption is 10.5 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (9.5 km/l), city fuel economy - 12.4 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 9.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 64 litres or 16.91 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 680 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Subaru Legacy version with automatic gearbox (Subaru Legacy 2006 2.5i GT Automatic 4x4 AT) available
Subaru Legacy 2006

Subaru Legacy 2006 2.5i GT 4x4 technical data

Model: Subaru Legacy 2.5i GT 4x4
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2006. January ... 2009. December 
Engine: 2457 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 250 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 339 NM ON 3600 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: no data Acceleration 0-100 km/h: no data
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.5 (combined) 12.4 (urban) 9.4 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 64 litres (16.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.73m (length) 1.73m (width) 1.43m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.6 meters
Ground clearance: 150 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 433 litres
Gross weight: 2030 kg

Subaru Legacy 2006 2.5i GT 4x4 engine EJ255

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 190,000 to 330,000 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 8.2 : 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 2006 2.5i GT 4x4 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.2 litres (4.4 quarts)
Coolant capacity 7.3 litres (7.7 quarts)
Power 210 - 265 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 320 - 350 NM ON 3600 RPM
Start of production (year) 2004
Duration of production 20 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2007 onwards.

Engine also used on Subaru Forester

All Subaru Legacy sedan [2006 - 2009] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Subaru Legacy 2006 2.0R 4x4 Sep 2006 — Jan 2009

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.0 Petrol 165 HP 8.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Subaru Legacy 2006 2.0R Automatic 4x4 Sep 2006 — Jan 2009

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 165 HP 8.5 l/100km Automatic (4)
Subaru Legacy 2008 2.0d 4x4 Jan 2008 — Dec 2009 2.0 Diesel 150 HP 5.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Subaru Legacy 2007 2.5i 4x4 Jan 2007 — Dec 2009

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.5 Petrol 173 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Subaru Legacy 2007 2.5i Automatic 4x4 Jan 2007 — Dec 2009

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.5 Petrol 173 HP 8.5 l/100km Automatic (4)
Subaru Legacy 2006 2.5i GT 4x4

Most powerfull petrol version (250 HP)

2.5 Petrol 250 HP 10.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Subaru Legacy 2006 2.5i GT Automatic 4x4

Most powerfull petrol version (250 HP)

2.5 Petrol 250 HP - Automatic (5)
Subaru Legacy 2006 3.0R 4x4 Sep 2006 — Jan 2009

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds

3.0 Petrol 245 HP 12.1 l/100km Manual (6)
Subaru Legacy 2006 3.0R Automatic 4x4 Sep 2006 — Jan 2009 3.0 Petrol 245 HP 9.8 l/100km Automatic (5)
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