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Subaru Legacy Powertrain Performance Pros and Cons
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A User's Review: The best car they stopped making. 2019 Mazda Mazda6 Pros and Cons michaelz08 Both cars have turbo-four-cylinder engines. Mazdas makes more torque while the Legacy's produces more horsepower. Both can run on regular fuel (but the Mazda will make more horsepower on premium, 250 vs 227). --- The Mazda's power plant is much more pleasant and engaging. The sound is better, the... Comparison vehicle: 2021 Subaru Legacy |
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Surprisingly good and underconsidered. Giving regular and premium brands a run for their money. 2021 Subaru Legacy Pros and Cons michaelz08 This pertains to the turbocharged 2.4L engine: If you like to floor it, you'll be disappointed in the powertrain. There's ample power, but the CVT does not deliver linear poerformance. As mentioned, the car has a smooth and compliant ride that shows it is not meant for track... Comparison vehicle: 2020 Honda Accord |
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A very good AWD car with an inferior audio/GPS/bluetooth system 2013 Subaru Legacy Pros and Cons AcuraT With the H6 engine there is very strong performance. From 0-60 in about 7 seconds, it is faster than it looks. A Cadillac XLR thought it could pass me and was shocked when I zipped on ahead and it had no chance of pulling in front of me before the... |
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2015 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh Acceleration with the 256-horsepower H6 engine is quick enough for any practical purpose, but those seeking thrills could be disappointed. The engine doesn't have much grunt below 4,000 rpm. The 240-horsepower turbocharged Ford feels at least as strong, and the 295-horsepower Chrysler feels considerably stronger. As does the 278-horsepower Honda... Comparison vehicle: 2015 Chrysler 200 |
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Very worthy contender 2013 Subaru Legacy Pros and Cons sasolomon The base 2.5l 4 cylinder boxer is pleasant and works well the CVT for the most part. However, it did not feel like the car had all of its 173HP / 172 lb/ft of torque. In passing situations, the engine had to wind out and although smooth, took longer to... |
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2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member5697 I love the diesel engine. Its torque is amazing. It pulls strong from 1400rpm to 4500rpm. You never need to downshift to pass on the highway, because at 65mph in 6th gear it's right at the peak torque. The transmission is also smooth and has great... Comparison vehicle: 2010 Subaru Legacy |
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2012 Subaru Legacy Pros and Cons Member4063 Engine /transmission combination provide smooth acceleration. Cruising is relaxed. |
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2006 Subaru Legacy Pros and Cons Member5223 |
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2009 Subaru Legacy Pros and Cons Member4478 The V^ has 70 horsepower more than the 2001 GT that I traded. The powerband is smooth and the transmission shifts great. The car has the power to blend into traffic on a highway, and yet the MPG is better than the 2001 GT. |
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2010 Subaru Legacy Pros and Cons Member5131 Reasonable torque, especially above 3000 RPM. The AWD is unstoppable (with decent tires) in the snow and the car is well balanced. |
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2002 Subaru Legacy Pros and Cons Member4959 The H4 2.5L engine has enough power to get the car around in town and on highway. |
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2010 Subaru Legacy Pros and Cons A member in Pennsylvania, United States The AWD system is fantastic. |
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2005 Subaru Legacy Pros and Cons Member4492 Excellent engine and automatic transmission. I think better calibration of the automatics trans would result better sudden acceleration and overall driving experience. |
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2010 Subaru Legacy Pros and Cons Member4259 The turbo power train is excellent - smooth and fun to drive. Sub 6 sec 0-60 for a 30K car is great and the safety/stability of AWD is excellent. |
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2005 Subaru Legacy Pros and Cons Member4188 Amazing low end torque, spools quickly and is much faster then it looks. AWD 5 speed is like Launch Control. The stock tune is rich and leaves 50hp to play with. |
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2009 Subaru Legacy Pros and Cons A member in West Virginia, United States This is my fifth Subaru Legacy, all chosen for their AWD, symetrical aboxer drivetrain, and engines. Styling is great but second to the mechanical engineering. |
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2009 Subaru Legacy Pros and Cons Member3976 The all wheel drive system works really well in bad weather and snow. The turbo engine works well at altitude vs. naturally aspirated engines. |
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2008 Subaru Legacy Pros and Cons A member in Singapore Linear performance with tuning options |
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2005 Subaru Legacy Pros and Cons Member3831 The EJ255 turbo with all wheel drive makes an all weather fun driving machine |
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2005 Subaru Legacy Pros and Cons Member3763 AWD handling. Engine was a tad underpowered, but was responsive. Not a fan of the shiftable auto transmission, which was slow to respond. |
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2009 Subaru Legacy Pros and Cons Member3101 Very quick and durable engine- very similar to the drivetrain in the WRX STi. the AWD is amazing. for the price, no one else really offers a 6 speed manual and awd. other options are the a4, or 335. but those cost alot more. |
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2006 Subaru Legacy Pros and Cons Member1233 5 speed manual performance, sleeper |
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2005 Subaru Legacy Pros and Cons Member3459 power good, especially with 5-speed manual. strong acceleration |
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2005 Subaru Legacy Pros and Cons Member3300 Engine is OK, all wheel drive is great. |
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2003 Subaru Legacy Pros and Cons Member2992 Delays, auto tran is rough, engine knock |
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