Subaru Legacy and Outback. What's the main difference?
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I'm looking for a used estate car. Budget approx £7,000. The Outback appeals, but a Legacy will probably do as well. I realise the Outback has a higher ride height than the Leagacy, but apart from that, what are the major differences?
I've decided to go with the petrol engined versions, the 3 litre six seems to have enough poke to keep me amused. Any pros or cons?
I've decided to go with the petrol engined versions, the 3 litre six seems to have enough poke to keep me amused. Any pros or cons?
Outback is obviously estate only, while there's a saloon version of the Legacy as well. There's some differences in the engine options. The Outback was initially only available with a 2.5, then when the 3.0 H6 was introduced (226bhp) it was only available in the Outback. When the 2003 model came out, the 3.0 was increased to 240bhp and became available in the Legacy as well. 3.0s were autos only (4-speed until 2003, 5-speed after) until the 2006 release of the Spec B Legacy. There's no manual gearbox available on the 3.0 Outback.
teacake said:
Outback is obviously estate only, while there's a saloon version of the Legacy as well. There's some differences in the engine options. The Outback was initially only available with a 2.5, then when the 3.0 H6 was introduced (226bhp) it was only available in the Outback. When the 2003 model came out, the 3.0 was increased to 240bhp and became available in the Legacy as well. 3.0s were autos only (4-speed until 2003, 5-speed after) until the 2006 release of the Spec B Legacy. There's no manual gearbox available on the 3.0 Outback.
There was a 3.0H6 3rd-gen Legacy available too in 2001/2002 badged as an RS30 (sedan) or GT30 (wagon). You might not have got it in the UK though.Legacies have always been made in 2.0 turbo versions too, 2nd and 3rd-gen had the sequential twin-turbo setup while the 4th-gen (2003 onwards) has a single twinscroll unit - both have 280bhp in manual form or 260 for autos.
Edited by GravelBen on Saturday 20th February 00:10
GravelBen said:
There was a 3.0H6 3rd-gen Legacy available too in 2001/2002 badged as an RS30 (sedan) or GT30 (wagon). You might not have got it in the UK though.
Legacies have always been made in 2.0 turbo versions too, 2nd and 3rd-gen had the sequential twin-turbo setup while the 4th-gen (2003 onwards) has a single twinscroll unit - both have 280bhp in manual form or 260 for autos.
Yep, most of which were not officially available in the UK. The single-turbo 2.0 was sold here from '91-94. I had one, and it was the best car I've ever owned. Still going strong when I sold it at 190k miles. Also had a grey import 3rd generation (BH5) twin turbo with 280bhp, which was pretty epic, but quite busy on the motorway. Legacies have always been made in 2.0 turbo versions too, 2nd and 3rd-gen had the sequential twin-turbo setup while the 4th-gen (2003 onwards) has a single twinscroll unit - both have 280bhp in manual form or 260 for autos.
Edited by teacake on Saturday 20th February 03:04
Just bought a 2007 Outback 3.0rn. As far as I can tell the difference with the Legacy is as others have said, ground clearance and underbody protection. Ours will do some gentle mild off roading in fields etc (kids with horses plus rural life and some shoots).
Outback is also supplied with yokohama Geolander Tyres which are an SUV all terrain (but road focussed) tyre.
3.0 boxer engine is very nice, getting to know the petrol station attendant quite well though! Average MPG 24
Outback is also supplied with yokohama Geolander Tyres which are an SUV all terrain (but road focussed) tyre.
3.0 boxer engine is very nice, getting to know the petrol station attendant quite well though! Average MPG 24
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