Subaru Legacy 1998 Touring Wagon 2.0 AWD 4x4
Subaru Legacy 1998 2.0 petrol description
Estate car / wagon Subaru Legacy 1998 Touring Wagon 2.0 AWD 4x4 has been produced from December, 1998 to February, 2002. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 125 horsepower on 5600 rpm and torque 184 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, 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 240 000 and 410 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Subaru Legacy 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4 litres.
Subaru Legacy 1998 Touring Wagon 2.0 AWD 4x4 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Subaru Legacy 1998 Touring Wagon 2.0 AWD 4x4 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 188 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Subaru Legacy 1998 Touring Wagon 2.0 AWD 4x4 fuel consumption is 9.6 litres per 100km (10.4 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Subaru Legacy 1998 - 2002 version, city fuel economy - 13.1 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 800 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Subaru is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Subaru Legacy fuel consumption.

Subaru Legacy 1998 Touring Wagon 2.0 AWD 4x4 technical data
Model: | Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon 2.0 AWD 4x4 | ||
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Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
Production period: | 1998. December ... 2002. February | ||
Engine: | 1994 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 224 g/km |
Power: | 125 HP ON 5600 RPM | Torque: | 184 NM ON 3600 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
Top speed: | 188 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 (combined) 13.1 (urban) 7.5 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km (25 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres (15.9 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.68m (length) 1.70m (width) 1.52m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 528 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1646 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 1875 kg |
Subaru Legacy 1998 Touring Wagon 2.0 AWD 4x4 engine EJ201
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 240,000 to 410,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.Engine displacement | 1994 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 92 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 75 mm |
Compression ratio | 9.7 : 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 1998 Touring Wagon 2.0 AWD 4x4 oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 4 litres (4.2 quarts) |
Coolant capacity | 7 litres (7.4 quarts) |
Power | 125 - 135 HP ON 5600 RPM |
Torque | 180 - 185 NM ON 3600 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1998 |
Duration of production | 7 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 2001 onwards. |
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Engine also used on | Subaru Forester Subaru Impreza |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
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All Subaru Legacy estate car [1998 - 2002] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Subaru Legacy 1998 Touring Wagon 2.0 AWD 4x4
Most fuel efficient version |
2.0 Petrol | 125 HP | 9.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Subaru Legacy 1998 Touring Wagon 2.0 AWD Automatic 4x4 | 2.0 Petrol | 125 HP | 9.7 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Subaru Legacy 1998 Touring Wagon 2.5 AWD 4x4
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.3 seconds |
2.5 Petrol | 156 HP | 9.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Subaru Legacy 1998 Touring Wagon 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4
Most powerfull version (156 HP) |
2.5 Petrol | 156 HP | 9.9 l/100km | Automatic (4) |