SPECIFICATIONS
| SEDAN | Hatchback |
TRIM |
MSRP |
| 2.5 i | $17,995 |
| 2.5 i Premium | $18,995 |
| 2.5 GT | $27,495 |
| Outback Sport | $19,995 |
ENGINES
Type: |
2,457cc Flat-4; aluminum block and heads |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC 4-valves/cyl. |
| Power [hp at rpm]: | 170 at 6,000 |
| Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: | 170 at 4,400 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: | 99.5 x 79.0 |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 |
| Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: | 20 / 26 - 27 (MT) |
| Available with: | 2.5 i; Outback Sport |
Type: |
2,457cc Flat-4 turbocharged; aluminum block and heads |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC 4-valves/cyl. |
| Power [hp at rpm]: | 224 at 5,200 |
| Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: | 226 at 2,800 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: | 99.5 x 79.0 |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.4:1 |
| Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: | 19 / 24 |
| Available with: | 2.5 GT |
TRANSMISSIONS
Type: |
5-speed manual |
| Ratios: | 3.45, 2.06, 1.45, 1.09, 0.78 |
| Final Drive: | 3.90 |
Type: |
4-speed automatic |
| Ratios: | 2.79, 1.55, 1.00, 0.69 |
| Final Drive: | 4.11 |
| Available with: | except 2.5 GT |
LAYOUT
Engine position: |
Front-engine |
Driveline: |
All-wheel-drive |
SUSPENSION
Front: |
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar |
Rear: |
Double-wishbone; coil springs |
BRAKES
Front: |
10.9 in. power-assisted vented discs 11.6 in. power-assisted vented discs (2.5 GT) |
Rear: |
11.3 in. power-assisted discs |
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]: |
3,053 - 3,240 |
| Fuel Capacity [gal.]: | 16.9 |
STEERING
Type: |
Rack & Pinion; power-assist |
Turning Circle [ft.] |
34.8 |
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]: |
173.8 |
Width [in.]: |
68.5 |
Height [in.]: |
58.1 58.3 (Outback Sport) |
| Wheelbase [in.]: | 103.1 |
| Front Track [in.]: | 58.9 58.7 (Outback Sport) |
| Rear Track [in.]: | 58.9 59.1 (2.5 GT) (Outback Sport) |
Coefficient of Drag: |
0.34 0.35 (2.5 GT; Outback Sport) |
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: |
94.6 |
Seating Capacity: |
5 |
Front Headroom [in.]: |
40.3 |
| Rear Headroom [in.]: | 37.6 |
Front Legroom [in.]: |
43.5 |
| Rear Legroom [in.]: | 33.5 |
Front Shoulderroom [in.]: |
54.8 |
| Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: | 53.2 |
Front Hiproom [in.]: |
53.4 |
| Rear Hiproom [in.]: | 53.3 |
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: |
19.0 44.4 rear seats folded |
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