1998-2003 Legacy OverviewSubaru Legacy Overview (1998 - 2003)
1998 - 2003
Tech Specs Summary
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- 114 - 130 mph
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- 8.9 - 11.1 seconds
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- 123 - 206 BHP
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- 26.6 - 31.4 mpg
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- 1,410 - 1,685 kg
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- 455 L (Saloon)
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- 455 - 1,646 L (Estate)
This generation of the Subaru Legacy was produced by the Japanese manufacturer Subaru between 1998 - 2003. It's a front engined all-wheel drive car and came as either a saloon or estate. There are three power levels available from either a 2 L Flat 4 petrol engine or 3 L Flat 6 petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Legacy is the Subaru Legacy 2.5 GX which scores 2.2★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 154 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 105 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 129 mph and gets to 62 mph in 9.0 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Subaru Legacy Estate 2.0 GL is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 423 miles and can store 455-1,646 litres of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 1,600 kg.
Euro NCAP Results
