Teana J31 vs Legacy IV (BL/BP): which is better?
Nissan Teana J31 (2003–2008) vs Subaru Legacy IV (BL/BP) (2003–2009): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Nissan Teana J31Specifications
| Nissan Teana J31 | Subaru Legacy IV (BL/BP) | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2003–2008 | 2003–2009 |
| Body | sedan | sedan |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 2.3 V6 | 2.0 |
| Power, up to | 173 hp | 165 hp |
| Torque, up to | 225 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Gearbox | automatic | automatic |
| Drive | front-wheel drive | all-wheel drive |
| Length | 4 845 mm | 4 665 mm |
| Width | 1 765 mm | 1 730 mm |
| Height | 1 475 mm | 1 425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 775 mm | 2 670 mm |
| Fuel tank | 70 L | 64 L |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 28 050 ₸ | ≈ 16 475 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
Nissan Teana J31
Pros
- Conventional automatic, no robotized gearbox or CVT
- Large tank: 70 L
- Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available
Cons
- Engine Nissan VQ (V6): oil consumption on some engines
Engine (Nissan VQ (V6)): oil consumption on some engines; catalytic converter breakdown and cylinder scoring; valve cover leaks.
Subaru Legacy IV (BL/BP)
Pros
- Conventional automatic, no robotized gearbox or CVT
- Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available
Cons
- Subaru EJ (2.0–2.5) engine: head gasket leaks
Engine (Subaru EJ (2.0–2.5)): head gasket leaks; oil consumption; head gasket on the EJ253.
Which one to choose
- Teana J31 — if you care more about: power, torque, wheelbase, fuel tank.
- Legacy IV (BL/BP) — if you care more about: kz tax 2026.
The condition of a specific car matters more than the model: check the service history and get the engine and gearbox inspected before buying.
FAQ
Which is more powerful: Teana J31 or Legacy IV (BL/BP)?
Teana J31: up to 173 hp, Legacy IV (BL/BP): up to 165 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: Teana J31 — about 28 050 ₸, Legacy IV (BL/BP) — about 16 475 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.