Subaru Legacy 2003 Touring Wagon 2.5i 4x4
Subaru Legacy 2003 2.5 petrol description
Estate car / wagon Subaru Legacy 2003 Touring Wagon 2.5i 4x4 has been produced from November, 2003 to September, 2005. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 165 horsepower on 5600 rpm and torque 225 Nm (Newton metres) on 4400 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, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 250 000 and 420 000 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 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.2 litres.
Subaru Legacy 2003 Touring Wagon 2.5i 4x4 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Subaru Legacy 2003 Touring Wagon 2.5i 4x4 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 206 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Subaru Legacy 2003 Touring Wagon 2.5i 4x4 fuel consumption is 8.3 litres per 100km (12 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Subaru Legacy 2003 - 2006 versions, city fuel economy - 11.5 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 920 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Subaru real everyday fuel consumption is 9.7 litres per 100 km, which is 17% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Subaru Legacy fuel consumption.

Subaru Legacy 2003 Touring Wagon 2.5i 4x4 technical data
Model: | Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon 2.5i 4x4 | ||
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Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
Production period: | 2003. November ... 2005. September | ||
Engine: | 2457 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 198 g/km |
Power: | 165 HP ON 5600 RPM | Torque: | 225 NM ON 4400 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
Top speed: | 206 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 (combined) 11.5 (urban) 6.5 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km (24.2 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: | 1935 kg |
Subaru Legacy 2003 Touring Wagon 2.5i 4x4 engine EJ251
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 250,000 to 420,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.Engine displacement | 2457 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 99.5 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 79 mm |
Compression ratio | 10 : 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 2003 Touring Wagon 2.5i 4x4 oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 4.2 litres (4.4 quarts) |
Coolant capacity | 6.8 litres (7.2 quarts) |
Power | 165 HP ON 5600 RPM |
Torque | 225 NM ON 4400 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1998 |
Duration of production | 6 years |
Engine also used on | Subaru Outback Subaru Forester |
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All Subaru Legacy estate car [2003 - 2006] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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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) |