Subaru Legacy 1997 Sedan

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This generation of Subaru Legacy has been produced from January, 1997 to May, 1999. We can provide information about 5 modifications of this generation. 1997 Subaru Legacy comes with four wheel drive (4x4).

This Subaru is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 2.0 to 2.5 litres and power of from 116 to 150 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (3 versions), as well as automatic (2 versions) gearbox.

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Subaru Legacy 1997 sedan average fuel consumption in combined cycle is from 8.9 to 10.3 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Subaru Legacy 1997 sedan version is Subaru Legacy 2.5 AWD 4x4, consuming 8.9 litres of petrol per 100km.
According to user reviews, Subaru Legacy real-world fuel consumption is on average the same as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Subaru Legacy modification.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 9 seconds has Subaru Legacy 2.5 AWD 4x4 version, conversely the tardiest one is Subaru Legacy 2.0 AWD Automatic 4x4 reaching this speed only in 12 seconds. The maximum top speed is 208 km/h for the 2.5 petrol 4-cylinder 150 hp version (Subaru Legacy 2.5 AWD 4x4).

Lenght of Subaru Legacy is 460 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Subaru Legacy is about 2 cm longer than Volvo S60, but 3 cm shorter than Toyota Avensis sedan. Subaru Legacy gross weight is from 1870 to 1910 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 7 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Subaru Legacy trunk space is 455 litres.

This Subaru is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 1300 €. Users calculated Subaru Legacy 1997 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2500 € cost per year and 0.27 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 61%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 23% 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.

Subaru Legacy modifications

Modification	Engine	Power	Consumption	Gearbox
Subaru Legacy 1997 2.0 AWD 4x4 Most fuel efficient version by real consumption	2.0 Petrol	116 HP	9.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
Subaru Legacy 1997 2.0 AWD Automatic 4x4	2.0 Petrol	116 HP	9.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾
Subaru Legacy 1997 2.2 AWD Jan 1997 — Nov 1997	2.2 Petrol	131 HP	9.4 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
Subaru Legacy 1997 2.5 AWD 4x4 Nov 1997 — Mai 1999 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9 seconds Most fuel efficient version	2.5 Petrol	150 HP	8.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁵⁾
Subaru Legacy 1997 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4 Most powerfull version (150 HP)	2.5 Petrol	150 HP	10.3 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁴⁾

Subaru Legacy prices

Subaru Legacy 1997 - 1999 sedan price in Latvia is from 300 € to 2700 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Subaru Legacy price is average - Subaru Legacy is approximately for 16 percents cheaper then average sedans of this age (compare sedans 1997 - 1999 prices). Despite of relatively low price Subaru Legacy quality is above average (see below), so this Subaru can be a good buy.

Year	Lowest	Average	Highest	Availability
Subaru Legacy 1998 price	500 €	1500 €	2700 €
Subaru Legacy 1997 price	300 €	1100 €	1800 €

Subaru Legacy total costs of ownership

How much really costs to own Subaru Legacy? Users calculated Subaru Legacy 1997 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2500 € cost per year and 0.27 € cost per one kilometer.
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Subaru Legacy mileage

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1997 1998 1999

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Subaru Legacy reliability and quality

According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Subaru Legacy reliability is very high. In the roadworthiness tests in 2008 defects were detected in an average of only 9.1 percent of Subaru Legacy of this generation (on average 10 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 19.6%.

Subaru Legacy reliability and quality

Subaru Legacy 1997 sedan features (options)

Percentage of Subaru Legacy with corresponding feature (option)

Conditioning
57% Adjustable steering wheel
57% Heated seats
45% Metallic paint
40% Leather upholstery
26% Cruise control
21% Roof bars (railings)
15% Sunroof
15% Climate control
13%

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