Subaru Legacy 2009 2.5 GT
Subaru Legacy 2009 2.5 petrol description
Sedan Subaru Legacy 2009 2.5 GT has been produced from January, 2009 to December, 2012. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 265 horsepower on 5600 rpm - this is the most powerfull Subaru Legacy 2009 - 2012 version and torque 350 Nm (Newton metres) on 2000 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 and turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 190 000 and 330 000 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 4.2 litres.
Subaru Legacy 2009 2.5 GT has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Subaru Legacy 2009 2.5 GT accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 245 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Subaru Legacy 2009 2.5 GT fuel consumption is 10.7 litres per 100km (9.3 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 13 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 9.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 640 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 740 kilometers on highway.
Subaru Legacy safety
During safety testing Subaru Legacy has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Subaru Legacy is evaluated with good rate 79 from 100, children safety: good mark - 73 from 100, for pedestrian protection Subaru Legacy got 58 points from 100.
Subaru Legacy safety equipment has been rated as good - 71 percents from 100.
Subaru Legacy 2009 2.5 GT technical data
| Model: | Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Sedan | ||
| Production period: | 2009. January ... 2012. December | ||
| Engine: | 2457 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 265 HP ON 5600 RPM | Torque: | 350 NM ON 2000 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
| Top speed: | 245 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 (combined) 13.0 (urban) 9.4 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres (18.5 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.73m (length) 1.78m (width) 1.51m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | ||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
| Seats: | 5 seats | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 486 litres | ||
Subaru Legacy 2009 2.5 GT engine EJ255
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 190,000 to 330,000 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 | 8.2 : 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 2009 2.5 GT oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 4.2 litres (4.4 quarts) |
| Coolant capacity | 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts) |
| Power | 210 - 265 HP ON 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 - 350 NM ON 2000 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 2004 |
| Duration of production | 20 years |
| Engine also used on | Subaru Forester |
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All Subaru Legacy sedan [2009 - 2012] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Legacy 2009 2.0i 4x4 Jan 2009 — Jan 2012 | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 8.5 l/100km | Manual (6) |
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Subaru Legacy 2009 2.0i Automatic 4x4
Jan 2009 — Jan 2012 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
| Subaru Legacy 2009 2.0D 4x4 Jan 2009 — Jan 2012 | 2.0 Diesel | 150 HP | 5.9 l/100km | Manual (6) |
| Subaru Legacy 2009 2.5i 4x4 | 2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Manual (6) |
| Subaru Legacy 2009 2.5i Sport 4x4 Jan 2009 — Jan 2012 | 2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 8.2 l/100km | Automatic |
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Subaru Legacy 2009 2.5 GT 4x4
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds |
2.5 Petrol | 265 HP | 10.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Subaru Legacy 2009 3.6R 4x4 | 3.6 Petrol | 256 HP | 10.7 l/100km | Automatic (5) |