2003 Subaru Outback Specifications

2003 Subaru Outback

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2003 Subaru Outback

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Specifications

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Standard Engine

165-hp, 2.5-liter H-4 (regular gas) Engine  

Standard Transmission

5-speed manual w/OD Transmission  

Optional Transmissions

4-speed automatic w/OD Transmission  

Powertrain

Standard 75-amp. alternator  
Standard 356 CCA battery  
Optional 520 CCA battery  
Standard Low emission vehicle  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Permanently locked hubs  
3.90 Axle ratio  
4.11 Axle ratio  
Standard Full-time four-wheel drive  
Standard All-wheel drive  

5-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

4-spd automatic w/OD

Optional Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  

Estimated Performance Specs

8.55 seconds 0-60 mph  
16.25 seconds at 82.54 mph 1/4 mile  
.85 g Lateral acceleration  
61 mph Slalom  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Heavy-duty suspension  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Independent rear strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Speed-sensing hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P205/55VR16.0 BSW AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 16" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Liftgate rear cargo door  
Standard Power remote folding side-view door mirrors  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Standard Colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Rear step bumper  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Roof rack  
Standard Roof rack (load 100 lbs.)
Standard Trailering with harness  
Standard Paint with lower accent two-tone  
Standard Two-tone paint  
Standard Black grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Optional Manual air conditioning with air filter  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Mechanical fuel remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver 1-touch down  
Standard Power rearmost windows  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Valet key  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Auxiliary driver-side visor mirror  
Standard Front cupholder  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Illuminated locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard 2 12V DC power outlets  
Standard Ashtray  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Standard 6-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard 4-way passenger seat adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest  
Standard Rear 60-40 bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-forward seatback  
Standard Premium cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Cloth door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Optional Metal-look instrument panel insert, console insert  
Standard Metal-look instrument panel insert  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Roll-up cargo cover  
Standard Cargo tie-downs  
Standard Cargo light  
Standard Concealed cargo storage  
Standard Cargo tray/organizer  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard 4 speakers
Standard Manual retractable activation antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Standard Fixed interval rear window wiper with heating wiper park  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-dash clock  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  
Optional Transmission-fluid-temperature warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Front disc/rear drum brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Daytime running lights  
Standard Compact spare tire  
Standard Spare tire mounted inside under cargo  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Height adjustable front and rear seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Tailgate/rear door lock included with power doors  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Standard Security system pre-wiring  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard 3 rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

H-4 Engine type  
150 cu.in. Engine displacement  
165-hp @ 5,600 rpm Engine horsepower  
166 lbs.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Engine torque  
SOHC Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.9" x 3.1" Engine bore x stroke  
10.00 to 1 Compression ratio  
15.9 gal. Fuel tank capacity
21 mpg Fuel economy city  
27 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.33 Drag coefficient  
3,050 lbs. Curb weight  
4,040 lbs. GVWR  
2,000 lbs. Towing capacity  
173.4" Exterior length  
67.3" Exterior body width  
60.2" Exterior height  
99.4" Wheelbase  
57.7" Front tread  
57.3" Rear tread  
17.7' Turning radius  
18 degrees Approach angle  
15 degrees Departure angle  
6.3" Ground clearance (min.)  
20 degrees Ramp breakover angle  
26.0" Load floor height  
42.9" Front legroom  
33.7" Rear legroom  
39.7" Front headroom  
37.3" Rear headroom  
53.3" Front hiproom  
51.7" Rear hiproom  
52.7" Front shoulder room  
52.9" Rear shoulder room  
90.4 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
27.9 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
61.6 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume seats folded  
61.6 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  
31.4" Interior cargo height  
58.3" Interior cargo length  
36.0" Interior cargo length to rear seat  
37.2" Interior cargo width (min.)  
40.6" Interior cargo width (max.)  

Warranty

36/36,000 Basic warranty (months/miles)  
60/60,000 Powertrain warranty (months/miles)  
60/ unlimited Corrosion perforation warranty (months/miles)  
36/36,000 Roadside assistance warranty (months/miles)  

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