Subaru Legacy 1998 wagon

This generation of Subaru Legacy has been produced from December, 1998 to February, 2002. We can provide information about 4 modifications of this generation. 1998 Subaru Legacy comes with four wheel drive (4x4).

This Subaru is available with two petrol engines with displacement from 2.0 to 2.5 litres and power of from 125 to 156 horsepower. All engines have a timing belt driven camshaft, which requires more frequent service than a timing chain, but replacing timing belt is less expensive, and these engines are generally slightly more fuel efficient and quieter (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (2 versions), as well as automatic (2 versions) gearbox.

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Subaru Legacy 1998 wagon average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 9.6 to 9.9 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Subaru Legacy 1998 wagon petrol engine version is Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon 2.0 AWD 4x4, consuming 9.6 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, Subaru Legacy real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 3 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Subaru Legacy modification.

Subaru Legacy 1998 wagon CO2 emissions are from 224 to 234 grams per kilometer. Subaru Legacy version with the lowest CO2 emissions is Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon 2.0 AWD 4x4, which produces 224 grams of CO2 per one kilometer.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 9.3 seconds has Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon 2.5 AWD 4x4 version, conversely the tardiest one is Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon 2.0 AWD Automatic 4x4 reaching this speed only in 12.2 seconds. The maximum top speed is 203 km/h for the 2.5 petrol 4-cylinder 156 hp version (Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon 2.5 AWD 4x4).

Lenght of Subaru Legacy is 468 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Subaru Legacy is about 2 cm longer than Mazda 626 estate car / wagon, but 2 cm shorter than Toyota Avensis estate car / wagon. Subaru Legacy gross weight is from 1875 to 1980 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 5 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Subaru Legacy trunk space is 528 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 1646 litres.

This Subaru is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 1100 €. According to user reviews, average Subaru Legacy repair costs are 75 € per year. Users calculated Subaru Legacy 1998 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2600 € cost per year and 0.20 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 61%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 21% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Subaru Legacy for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Subaru Legacy prices and costs.

In user reviews Subaru Legacy received average grade 7.6 (from 10) it corresponds to average rate for cars of this age. All authors of reviews would recommend Subaru Legacy to the friend.

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Subaru Legacy prices

Subaru Legacy 1998 - 2002 estate car price in Latvia is from 700 € to 1500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Subaru Legacy price is average - Subaru Legacy is approximately for 17 percents cheaper then average estate cars of this age (compare estate cars 1998 - 2002 prices). Despite of relatively low price Subaru Legacy quality is above average (see below), so this Subaru can be a good buy.