Subaru Legacy 4 (BL) Sedan (2003-2006)

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Product Overview

Subaru Legacy 4 (BL) is an affordable mid-size sedan in production from 2003 to 2006, whereupon it received a facelift. It is available with a range of flat-4 and flat-6 engines that displaced 2.0L to 3.0L.
A large part of the reason that owners purchase the Subaru Legacy IV is probably the flat-6 (H6) engine found in the 3.0R, which has very low center of gravity, instant power response, and perfect smoothness. It should be noted that the H6 engine is not a true "boxer" engine, as the opposing cylinders share the same crank pin.
As usual for Subaru, the Gen4 Legacy retains the flat-engine + symmetric AWD setup (which was later copied by Audi). The car, despite being reasonably roomy, is rather lightweight.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 41% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Interesting range of H4 and H6 engine choices
  • Good towing capacity
  • Powerful symmetric AWD system
Cons
  • No powerful engine options
  • Limited by MacPherson front suspensions

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Specifications

2.02.0 AT2.0R2.0R AT2.52.5 AT3.0R3.0R AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity433 L / 15.3 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity6.3 L / 6.7 qt6.3 L / 6.7 qt6.3 L / 6.7 qt6.3 L / 6.7 qt6.8 L / 7.2 qt6.7 L / 7.1 qt7.9 L / 8.3 qt7.9 L / 8.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt5.3 L / 5.6 qt5.3 L / 5.6 qt
Fuel Capacity64.0 L / 16.9 gal
Passengers5
Payload570 kg / 1257 lbs550 kg / 1213 lbs495 kg / 1091 lbs475 kg / 1047 lbs570 kg / 1257 lbs550 kg / 1213 lbs440 kg / 970 lbs435 kg / 959 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson Strut
Suspension | RearHelical spring
Tire Size205/55 R16205/55 R16215/45 R17215/45 R17205/55 R16205/55 R16V215/45 R18ZR215/45 R18ZR

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance150 mm / 5.9 in150 mm / 5.9 in150 mm / 5.9 in150 mm / 5.9 in150 mm / 5.9 in150 mm / 5.9 in155 mm / 6.1 in155 mm / 6.1 in
Size | Height1425 mm / 56.1 in
Size | Length4665 mm / 183.7 in
Size | Width1730 mm / 68.1 in
Track Width | Front1495.0 mm / 58.9 in
Track Width | Rear1490.0 mm / 58.7 in
Weight1330.0 kg / 2932.1 lbs1350.0 kg / 2976.2 lbs1435.0 kg / 3163.6 lbs1455.0 kg / 3207.7 lbs1360.0 kg / 2998.3 lbs1380.0 kg / 3042.4 lbs1590.0 kg / 3505.4 lbs1595.0 kg / 3516.4 lbs
Wheel Size6.5J x 166.5J x 1617 in17 in6.5J x 166.5J x 1618 in18 in
Wheelbase2670 mm / 105.1 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h11.2 sec13.0 sec9.5 sec11.4 sec9.3 sec10.8 sec6.9 sec8.2 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph10.6 sec12.4 sec9.0 sec10.8 sec8.8 sec10.3 sec6.6 sec7.8 sec
CO2 Emission182 g/km178 g/km207 g/km202 g/km196 g/km193 g/km286 g/km229 g/km
Fuel Economy7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (combined) | 10.5 L/100km / 22.4 MPG (urban) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (highway)7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (combined) | 10.4 L/100km / 22.6 MPG (urban) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (highway)8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (combined) | 12.2 L/100km / 19.3 MPG (urban) | 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (highway)8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (combined) | 11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (urban) | 6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (highway)8.2 L/100km / 28.7 MPG (combined) | 11.4 L/100km / 20.6 MPG (urban) | 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (highway)8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (combined) | 11.4 L/100km / 20.6 MPG (urban) | 6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (highway)12.1 L/100km / 19.4 MPG (combined) | 17.7 L/100km / 13.3 MPG (urban) | 8.9 L/100km / 26.4 MPG (highway)9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (combined) | 13.9 L/100km / 16.9 MPG (urban) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (highway)
Top Speed197.0 km/h / 122.4 mph191.0 km/h / 118.7 mph214.0 km/h / 133.0 mph201.0 km/h / 124.9 mph214.0 km/h / 133.0 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph243.0 km/h / 151.0 mph237.0 km/h / 147.3 mph
Towing Capacity700 kg / 1543 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)700 kg / 1543 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)715 kg / 1576 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1300 kg / 2866 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)715 kg / 1576 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)715 kg / 1576 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)715 kg / 1576 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2000 kg / 4409 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2000 kg / 4409 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 3Euro 3Euro 4Euro 4Euro 3Euro 3Euro 4Euro 4
EngineEJ202, EJ203EJ202, EJ203EJ204, EJ204DEJ204, EJ204DEJ251, EJ259EJ251, EJ259EZ30DEZ30D
Engine | Bore92.0 mm / 3.6 in92.0 mm / 3.6 in92.0 mm / 3.6 in92.0 mm / 3.6 in99.5 mm / 3.9 in99.5 mm / 3.9 in89.2 mm / 3.5 in89.2 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.0:110.0:110.0:110.0:110.0:110.0:110.7:110.7:1
Engine | Displacement2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1994.0 cc2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1994.0 cc2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1994.0 cc2.0 L / 121.7 cu-in / 1994.0 cc2.5 L / 149.9 cu-in / 2457.0 cc2.5 L / 149.9 cu-in / 2457.0 cc3.0 L / 183.0 cu-in / 2999.0 cc3.0 L / 183.0 cu-in / 2999.0 cc
Engine | Power138.0 hp / 102.9 kW @ 5600 rpm138.0 hp / 102.9 kW @ 5600 rpm165.0 hp / 123.0 kW @ 6800 rpm165.0 hp / 123.0 kW @ 6800 rpm165.0 hp / 123.0 kW @ 5600 rpm165.0 hp / 123.0 kW @ 5600 rpm245.0 hp / 182.7 kW @ 6600 rpm245.0 hp / 182.7 kW @ 6600 rpm
Engine | Specific Output69.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in69.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in82.7 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in82.7 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in67.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in67.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in81.7 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in81.7 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in79.0 mm / 3.1 in79.0 mm / 3.1 in80.0 mm / 3.1 in80.0 mm / 3.1 in
Engine | Torque187 Nm / 137.9 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm187 Nm / 137.9 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm187 Nm / 137.9 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm187 Nm / 137.9 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm226 Nm / 166.7 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm226 Nm / 166.7 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm297 Nm / 219.1 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm297 Nm / 219.1 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 SOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 SOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed4-speed5-speed4-speed5-speed4-speed6-speed5-speed
Transmission | TypeManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomatic

Production

Availability2003 ~ 20052003 ~ 20052005 ~ 20062005 ~ 20062003 ~ 20052003 ~ 20052004 ~ 20062005 ~ 2006

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