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2003 Subaru Outback - Specs

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Subaru Outback - Engine Specs
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Subaru Outback - Exterior Dimensions
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Subaru Outback - Chassis Specs
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Engine Outback Wagon Outback Limited Wagon Outback Limited Sedan
Configuration
Horizontally opposed (“boxer”) Aluminum block and cylinder heads
Cylinders
4
Displacement
2,457 cc (150 cu. in.)
Valvetrain
Single overhead-cam (SOHC), 4 valves per cylinder, belt-driven camshafts
Bore x Stroke
99.5 mm x 79.0 mm (3.92 in. x 3.11 in.)
Compression ratio
10.0:1
Horsepower
165 @ 5,600 rpm
Torque
166 @ 4,000 rpm
Fuel/Induction
Sequential multi-port fuel injection (MFI)
Emission control system
Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) standard, 50-state certified
Ignition
Distributorless
Firing order
1-3-2-4
Fuel requirement
Regular, 87 octane minimum
Alternator rating
12V, 90 Amps

Transmission
5-Speed Manual
4-speed Automatic
Transmission types Standard
Standard 5-speed manual transmission
(N/A Outback Limited Sedan)
Optional
Optional 4-Speed Electronic Automatic Transmission (4EAT) with lockup torque converter
All Wheel Drive System
Continuous All-Wheel Drive
Viscous-coupling locking center differential
Active All-Wheel Drive
Electronically managed continuously variable transfer clutch
Gear Ratios: (:1)
     1st
3.454
3.027
     2nd
2.062
1.619
     3rd
1.448
1.000
     4th
1.088
0.694
     5th
0.871
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  Reverse
3.333
2.272
  Final Drive
4.11 w/viscous limited slip rear differential
4.44 w/viscous limited-slip rear differential

Exterior Dimensions
Outback Wagon
Outback Limited Wagon
Outback Limited Sedan
Wheelbase
104.3 in.
Track Front
57.9 in.
Rear
57.7 in.
Overall Length
187.4 in.
187.4 in.
184.4 in.
Width
68.7 in. (78.2 in. w/mirrors)
Height
62.2 in. (w/roof rails and crossbars)
63.3 in. (w/roof rails and crossbars)
58.3 in.
Ground clearance
7.3 in.
Angle of approach
18.3°
18.3°
18.3°
Angle of departure
21.0°
21.0°
22.9°
Ramp breakover angle
17.3°
17.3°
17.3°
Coefficient of drag (Cd)
0.32
0.32
0.34
Curb weight Manual
3,430 lbs.
3,510 lbs.
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Automatic
3,495 lbs.
3,575 lbs.
3,495 lbs.

Interior Dimensions
Front
Rear
Seating Capacity, F/R
2 / 3
Head room Outback Wagon
40.2
40.2
Outback Limited Wagon
38.5
37.2
Outback Limited Sedan
38.1
36.6
Leg room Outback Wagon
43.3
34.3
Outback Limited Wagon
43.3
34.3
Outback Limited Sedan
43.3
34.2
Shoulder room Outback Wagon
53.9
53.6
Outback Limited Wagon
53.9
53.6
Outback Limited Sedan
53.9
53.6
Hip room Outback Wagon
51.3
51.9
Outback Limited Wagon
51.3
51.9
Outback Limited Sedan
51.3
51.9
EPA interior volume Outback Wagon
95.9 cu. ft.
Outback Limited Wagon
95.9 cu. ft.
Outback Limited Sedan
91.4 cu. ft.
Cargo volume Wagon, Limited Wagon
EPA rear seat up: 34.3 cu. ft./ SAE
EPA rear seat down: 68.6 cu. ft.
Max. load floor length Wagon, Limited Wagon
Rear seat up: 43.5 in.
Rear seat down: 74.9 in.
Cargo liftover height Wagon, Limited Wagon
25.2 in.
Width between wheelhouses Wagon, Limited Wagon
42.3 in.

Chassis / Suspension
2003 Subaru Outback
Body Construction
Unitized body construction
Suspension
4-wheel independent, heavy-duty, raised
Front
MacPherson-type struts with internal rebound springs, lower L-arms, liquid filled L-arm rearbushings, stabilizer bar and negative-scrub geometry
Rear
Multilink: one upper link, two lower links and a radius arm per side; coil springs, shock absorbers and stabilizer bar
Brakes
Power-assisted 4-wheel discs with standard 4-channel, 4-sensor ABS
Front disc size
11.4 x 0.94 in. ventilated discs, twin-piston calipers
Rear disc size
11.3 x 0.39 in. solid discs, single-piston calipers
Steering
Rack-and-pinion with engine-speed controlled variable power assist
Turns, lock-to-lock
3.4
Turning Circle
19.1:1
Wheels
6.5JJ x 16, alloy
Tires
225/60 R16 97H Bridgestone Potenza RE 92 RWL M+S all-season

Capacities
2003 Subaru Outback
Fuel
16.9 gal.
Engine oil capacity
4.8 qt. w/filter
Coolant capacity Manual
7.3 qt.
Automatic
7.2 qt.
Trans. oil capacity Manual
3.7 qt.
Automatic
9.8 qt.
Towing capacity
2,000 lbs. (Class 1)
Fuel Efficiency
(city / highway)
5-speed manual
21 / 27
4-speed automatic
22 / 28 (22 / 29 - Sedan)