Subaru Legacy 6 (BN) Sedan (2014-2021)

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Product Overview

Subaru Legacy 6 (code BN) is an affordable large sedan in production from 2014 to 20201. It is available with a flat-4 and a flat-6 engine that displaced 2.5L and 3.6L respectively. In select markets (EU), an H4 diesel was offered.
Unlike it was with the Gen5 Legacy, the BN Legacy came with more limited drivetrain options. Instead, Subaru wanted the vehicle to go upmarket. Interior space was the largest in the history of the model, and fit and finished was improved.
Still, the naturally-aspirated H6 (and the H4) engines are some of the sweetest that had ever come out of Subaru's (now chiefly American) production line.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 44% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Mature design
  • Smooth NA H4 & H6 engine options
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Lost sporting pretense

What external reviewers found***

External score 67% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good fuel economy
  • Comfortable all-wheel drive
  • Comfortable, well-built cabin
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Powerful turbocharged engine
Cons
  • Poor fuel economy
  • Underwhelming base engine
  • No turbo option
  • Cheap-feeling CVT
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Specifications

2.5 20142.5 20173.6R 20143.6R 2017

Capacity

Cargo Capacity425 L / 15.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity7.7 L / 8.1 qt7.8 L / 8.2 qt7.0 L / 7.4 qt7.0 L / 7.4 qt
Engine Oil Capacity4.8 L / 5.1 qt4.8 L / 5.1 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt6.5 L / 6.9 qt
Fuel Capacity70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers5

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearDouble-wishbone
Tire Size225/55 R17 97V, 225/50 R18 95H225/55 R17 97V, 225/50 R18 95H225/50 R18 95H225/50 R18 95H
Turning Circle11.2 m / 36.7 ft

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height1499 mm / 59.0 in
Size | Length4795 mm / 188.8 in4803 mm / 189.1 in4795 mm / 188.8 in4803 mm / 189.1 in
Size | Width1839 mm / 72.4 in | 2080 mm / 81.9 in (mirror unfolded)1839 mm / 72.4 in1839 mm / 72.4 in | 2080 mm / 81.9 in (mirror unfolded)1839 mm / 72.4 in
Track Width | Front1580.0 mm / 62.2 in
Track Width | Rear1595.0 mm / 62.8 in
Weight1573.0 kg / 3467.9 lbs1591.0 kg / 3507.6 lbs1573.0 kg / 3467.9 lbs1687.0 kg / 3719.2 lbs
Wheel Size7.5J x 17, 7.5J x 187.5J x 17, 7.5J x 187.5J x 187.5J x 18
Wheelbase2751 mm / 108.3 in

Performance

Fuel Economy7.8 L/100km / 30.2 MPG (combined) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (urban) | 6.5 L/100km / 36.2 MPG (highway)9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (urban) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (highway)10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (combined) | 11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (urban) | 8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (highway)11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
EngineFB25FB25EZ36DEZ36
Engine | Bore94.0 mm / 3.7 in94.0 mm / 3.7 in92.0 mm / 3.6 in92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.0:110.3:110.5:110.5:1
Engine | Displacement2.5 L / 152.4 cu-in / 2498.0 cc2.5 L / 152.4 cu-in / 2498.0 cc3.6 L / 221.5 cu-in / 3629.0 cc3.6 L / 221.5 cu-in / 3630.0 cc
Engine | Power175.0 hp / 130.5 kW @ 5800 rpm175.0 hp / 130.5 kW @ 5800 rpm256.0 hp / 190.9 kW @ 6000 rpm256.0 hp / 190.9 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output70.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in70.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in70.5 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in70.5 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke90.0 mm / 3.5 in90.0 mm / 3.5 in91.0 mm / 3.6 in91.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Torque235 Nm / 173.3 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm235 Nm / 173.3 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm335 Nm / 247.1 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm335 Nm / 247.1 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engineNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-6 DOHC engine
Transmission | TypeLineartronic

Production

Availability2014 ~ 20172017 ~ 20212014 ~ 20172017 ~ 2021

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3rd-Party Review Videos

External Reviews

cnet[1]

Reviewer score 67%
Reviewers from cnet have found the following***:
-four you'll find in the Ascent and Outback. The 2.5-liter flat-four should return 35 mpg on the highway with all-wheel drive. The Legacy's cabin is airy with a lot of glass letting in oodles of natural light. There's generous room for passengers up front or in back.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Comfortable, well-built cabin
  • Comfortable all-wheel drive
  • Good fuel economy
Cons
  • Underwhelming base engine
  • No turbo option

digitaltrends[2]

Reviewer score 67%
Reviewers from digitaltrends have found the following***:
The turbocharged engine makes a lot of power for an ordinary family sedan. This Legacy is decently quick (zero to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds), but nothing else about it is sporty. The CVT also sabotages the engine with uneven power delivery. Subaru offers a three-year, 36,000-mile, basic warranty.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful turbocharged engine
  • Powerful all-wheel drive
  • Comfortable to drive
Cons
  • Cheap-feeling CVT
  • Poor fuel economy

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References

  1. ^ 2020 Subaru Legacy review: A feature-rich sedan with a vanilla wrapper. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2020-subaru-legacy-review/. 2020-09-18. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
  2. ^ 2020 Subaru Legacy Limited XT review: Not just another sedan. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/car-reviews/2020-subaru-legacy-review/. 2020-08-14. Retrieved 2022-02-13.

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