Subaru Legacy Mk4 BL/BP

Verdict

BHP

261 bhp

0–60

5.7 s

Top speed

152 mph

MPG

22 mpg (US)

Used

$4,400-$15,000

Strengths

GT spec-B is the keeper
Sharper looks than Mk3
Cabin much better

Weaknesses

EJ25 ringland on tuned
Auto box cooler
Wheel bearings

Notable tech

BL/BP platform
Saloon, estate (Sports Tourer), Outback
EJ20 / EJ25 / EZ30
Single-scroll then twin-scroll turbo
Symmetrical AWD
5-speed manual or 5-speed auto

Common issues

EJ25 ringland on tuned cars
Auto box cooler line
Front wheel bearings

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk4 BL/BP's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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2.0 R petrol

BHP163

Torque187 Nm

0–608.9 s

Top127 mph

MPG (US)27 mpg

DriveAWD

Gearbox5MT / 4AT

2.5 SE petrol

BHP173

Torque229 Nm

0–608.5 s

Top129 mph

MPG (US)25 mpg

DriveAWD

Gearbox5MT / 4AT

3.0 R H6

BHP245

Torque297 Nm

0–606.7 s

Top149 mph

MPG (US)22 mpg

DriveAWD

Gearbox5AT

2.5 GT spec-B Turbo

BHP261

Torque339 Nm

0–605.7 s

Top152 mph

MPG (US)22 mpg

DriveAWD

Gearbox6MT / 5AT

2.0 boxer diesel

BHP148

Torque350 Nm

0–608.5 s

Top128 mph

MPG (US)42 mpg

DriveAWD

Gearbox6MT