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 2014 | 2.5 2017 | 3.6R 2014 | 3.6R 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cargo Capacity | 425 L / 15.0 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coolant Capacity | 7.7 L / 8.1 qt | 7.8 L / 8.2 qt | 7.0 L / 7.4 qt | 7.0 L / 7.4 qt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine Oil Capacity | 4.8 L / 5.1 qt | 4.8 L / 5.1 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel Capacity | 70.0 L / 18.5 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brakes | Rear | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Power Steering | Electric Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Suspension | Rear | Double-wishbone | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tire Size | 225/55 R17 97V, 225/50 R18 95H | 225/55 R17 97V, 225/50 R18 95H | 225/50 R18 95H | 225/50 R18 95H | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Turning Circle | 11.2 m / 36.7 ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Body Style | 4-door Sedan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Height | 1499 mm / 59.0 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Length | 4795 mm / 188.8 in | 4803 mm / 189.1 in | 4795 mm / 188.8 in | 4803 mm / 189.1 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Width | 1839 mm / 72.4 in | 2080 mm / 81.9 in (mirror unfolded) | 1839 mm / 72.4 in | 1839 mm / 72.4 in | 2080 mm / 81.9 in (mirror unfolded) | 1839 mm / 72.4 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Track Width | Front | 1580.0 mm / 62.2 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Track Width | Rear | 1595.0 mm / 62.8 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 1573.0 kg / 3467.9 lbs | 1591.0 kg / 3507.6 lbs | 1573.0 kg / 3467.9 lbs | 1687.0 kg / 3719.2 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wheel Size | 7.5J x 17, 7.5J x 18 | 7.5J x 17, 7.5J x 18 | 7.5J x 18 | 7.5J x 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wheelbase | 2751 mm / 108.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel Economy | 7.8 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 Layout | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | FB25 | FB25 | EZ36D | EZ36 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Bore | 94.0 mm / 3.7 in | 94.0 mm / 3.7 in | 92.0 mm / 3.6 in | 92.0 mm / 3.6 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Displacement | 2.5 L / 152.4 cu-in / 2498.0 cc | 2.5 L / 152.4 cu-in / 2498.0 cc | 3.6 L / 221.5 cu-in / 3629.0 cc | 3.6 L / 221.5 cu-in / 3630.0 cc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Power | 175.0 hp / 130.5 kW @ 5800 rpm | 175.0 hp / 130.5 kW @ 5800 rpm | 256.0 hp / 190.9 kW @ 6000 rpm | 256.0 hp / 190.9 kW @ 6000 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Specific Output | 70.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 70.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 70.5 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 70.5 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Stroke | 90.0 mm / 3.5 in | 90.0 mm / 3.5 in | 91.0 mm / 3.6 in | 91.0 mm / 3.6 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Torque | 235 Nm / 173.3 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 235 Nm / 173.3 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 335 Nm / 247.1 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 335 Nm / 247.1 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Type | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-6 DOHC engine | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmission | Type | Lineartronic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Availability | 2014 ~ 2017 | 2017 ~ 2021 | 2014 ~ 2017 | 2017 ~ 2021 |
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cnet[1]
Reviewer score 67%-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.
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Pros
- Comfortable, well-built cabin
- Comfortable all-wheel drive
- Good fuel economy
Cons
- Underwhelming base engine
- No turbo option
digitaltrends[2]
Reviewer score 67%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
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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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