Subaru Legacy 1998 Touring Wagon 2.0 AWD Automatic 4x4

Subaru Legacy 1998 2.0 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Subaru Legacy 1998 Touring Wagon 2.0 AWD Automatic 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 without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 240 000 to 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 Automatic 4x4 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Subaru Legacy 1998 Touring Wagon 2.0 AWD Automatic 4x4 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 180 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Subaru Legacy 1998 Touring Wagon 2.0 AWD Automatic 4x4 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.7 litres per 100km (10.3 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Subaru Legacy 1998 - 2002 versions, fuel consumption in city - 13.2 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 780 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Subaru real everyday fuel consumption is 10.1 litres per 100 km, which is 4% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Subaru Legacy fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Subaru Legacy version with manual gearbox (Subaru Legacy 1998 Touring Wagon 2.0 AWD 4x4 MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.4 seconds faster (in 10.8 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 9.6 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 9.4 litres per 100 km.
Subaru Legacy 1998

Subaru Legacy 1998 Touring Wagon 2.0 AWD Automatic 4x4 technical data

Model: Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon 2.0 AWD Automatic 4x4
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 1998. December ... 2002. February 
Engine: 1994 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 229 g/km
Power: 125 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 184 NM ON 3600 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 180 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.2 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.7 (combined) 13.2 (urban) 7.6 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 10.1 l/100km (23.3 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: 1895 kg

Subaru Legacy 1998 Touring Wagon 2.0 AWD Automatic 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
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 Automatic 4x4 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4 litres (4.2 quarts)
Coolant capacity 6.9 litres (7.3 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.

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.

All Subaru Legacy estate car [1998 - 2002] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
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)
Subaru Legacy 1998 reviews
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