Body  
Generic TypeCar
Vehicle Size
  • Medium (Outback Sport)
Rear Roof ProfileWagon
No Side Doors4
Engine  
Fuel SystemSequential multi-port fuel injection
Bore (mm)99.5
Stroke (mm)79.0
Max. Power (bhp)165
Max. Power @RPM5600
Max. Torque (lbft)166
Max. Torque @RPM4000
Compression Ratio9.7:1
Oil Capacity (qts.) (qt)4.8
Coolant Capacity (qt)7.4
Transmission  
Transmission TypeManual
Forward Gears5-speed
Ratios3.454/2.062/1.448/1.088/0.780:1
Reverse Gear Ratio3.333:1
Driveline  
Driven WheelsAWD
Final Drive Ratio3.90:1
Chassis  
Engine LayoutLongitudinal
Engine PositionFront
Suspension  
Front Suspension - TypeIndependent
Rear Suspension - TypeIndependent
Links - FrontMacPherson Strut, lower L-arms, anti-roll bar
Damper - FrontMacPherson Strut
Springs - FrontCoil
Links - RearMacPherson Strut, trailing arms, twin parallel links, anti-roll bar
Damper - RearMacPherson Strut
Springs - RearCoil
Brakes  
Front Brakes - TypeVented Disc
Rear Brakes - TypeDrum
Diameter - Front (in)10.7
Diameter - Rear (in)9.0
Brake Power Assist Typeyes
Steering  
Steering TypeRack & pinion
Steering Ratio16.5:1
Turns Lock-to-Lock
  • 3.0 (Outback Sport)
  • 3.2 (2.5 TS)
Turning Circle (ft)
  • 33.5 (2.5 TS)
  • 35.4 (Outback Sport)
Wheels / Tires  
Tire Size F (,R)
  • 205/55R16 (Outback Sport)
  • 195/60R15 (2.5 TS)
Tire Brand/ModelBridgestone Potenza RE92 M+S
Exterior Dimensions  
Curb Weight (lb)
  • 3050 (Outback Sport)
  • 3045 (2.5 TS)
Wheelbase (in)99.4
Height - Body (in)57.7
Width - Body (in)66.7
Length (in)173.4
Front Track (in)
  • 57.7 (2.5 TS)
  • 57.5 (Outback Sport)
Rear Track (in)57.3
Ground Clearance (in)
  • 5.9 (2.5 TS)
  • 6.3 (Outback Sport)
Seating  
Rows of Seats2
Max. Passenger Capacity5
Interior Dimensions  
Head Room - 1st Row (in)39.7
Head Room - 2nd Row (in)37.3
Shlder Room - 1st Row (in)52.7
Shlder Room - 2nd Row (in)52.9
Hip Room - 1st Row (in)53.3
Hip Room - 2nd Row (in)51.7
Leg Room - 1st Row (in)42.9
Leg Room - 2nd Row (in)33.7
Cargo Volume (cu ft)27.9
Overall Interior Volume (cu ft)108.4
Safety  
Seatbelts5
Energy Storage  
Fuel Capacity (gallons) (gal)15.9
Fuel Economy  
EPA City (mpg)21
EPA Hwy (mpg)28