Subaru Legacy 1998 Touring Wagon 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4
Subaru Legacy 1998 2.5 petrol description
Estate car / wagon Subaru Legacy 1998 Touring Wagon 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4 has been produced from December, 1998 to February, 2002. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 156 horsepower on 5600 rpm - this is the most powerfull Subaru Legacy 1998 - 2002 version and torque 223 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 1 and Euro 2 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs
This Subaru Legacy 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4 litres.
Subaru Legacy 1998 Touring Wagon 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Subaru Legacy 1998 Touring Wagon 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 200 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Subaru Legacy 1998 Touring Wagon 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4 fuel consumption is 9.9 litres per 100km (10.1 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Subaru Legacy 1998 - 2002 versions, fuel consumption in city - 13.4 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.8 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 760 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Subaru real everyday fuel consumption is 10.8 litres per 100 km, which is 9% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Subaru Legacy fuel consumption.
Subaru Legacy 1998 Touring Wagon 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4 technical data
| Model: | Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
| Production period: | 1998. December ... 2002. February | ||
| Engine: | 2457 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 234 g/km |
| Power: | 156 HP ON 5600 RPM | Torque: | 223 NM ON 3600 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
| Top speed: | 200 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 (combined) 13.4 (urban) 7.8 (highway) | ||
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km (21.8 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: | 1945 kg | ||
Subaru Legacy 1998 Touring Wagon 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4 engine EJ25D
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.| Engine displacement | 2457 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 99.5 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 79 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 : 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 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4 oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 4 litres (4.2 quarts) |
| Coolant capacity | 6.7 litres (7.1 quarts) |
| Power | 155 - 165 HP ON 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 - 220 NM ON 3600 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 1994 |
| Duration of production | 5 years |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |