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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2000 Subaru Outback2003 Subaru Outback
Starting MSRP
$18,095
$18,895
Engine Type
Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Gas Flat 4-Cyl
MPG
23 City / 29 Hwy
21 City / 27 Hwy
Horsepower
142 hp
165 hp
Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2000 Subaru Outback2003 Subaru Outback
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
149 @ 3600
166 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
142 @ 5600
165 @ 5600
Displacement
2.2L/135
2.5L/150
Engine Type
Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Gas Flat 4-Cyl
Transmission Options
  • M/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
  • M/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
MPG
23 City / 29 Hwy
21 City / 27 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
6.5 qts
7.4 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2000 Subaru Outback2003 Subaru Outback
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Alloy
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Alloy
Spare Wheel Size
16 x 4 in
16 x 4 in
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 6 in
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
15 x 6 in
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Tire Size
T135/70D16
T135/70D16
Rear Tire Size
205/60R15
P205/55VR16
Front Tire Size
205/60R15
P205/55VR16

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2000 Subaru Outback2003 Subaru Outback
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Parallel Links
w/Parallel Links
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Lower L-Arms
w/Lower L-Arms
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut-Type
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut

Steering

Steering comparison
2000 Subaru Outback2003 Subaru Outback
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
36 ft
38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
34 ft
35 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
3
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17
17
Steering Type
Power Rack & Pinion
Power Rack & Pinion

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2000 Subaru Outback2003 Subaru Outback
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
N/A
24 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
N/A
62 ft³
Liftover Height
N/A
26 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
33 in
33 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
38 in
37 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
Not Available in
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
40 in
36 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
66 in
58 in
Rear Door Opening Width
41 in
41 in
Rear Door Opening Height
31 in
29 in
Min Ground Clearance
7 in
6 in
Track Width, Rear
57 in
57 in
Track Width, Front
58 in
58 in
Height, Overall
56 in
59 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
67 in
67 in
Length, Overall
172 in
173 in
Wheelbase
99 in
99 in
Second Hip Room
53 in
52 in
Second Shoulder Room
52 in
53 in
Second Leg Room
32 in
34 in
Second Head Room
37 in
37 in
Front Hip Room
51 in
53 in
Front Shoulder Room
53 in
53 in
Front Leg Room
43 in
43 in
Front Head Room
39 in
40 in
Passenger Volume
85 ft³
90 ft³
Passenger Capacity
5
5

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2000 Subaru Outback2003 Subaru Outback
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal
16 gal
Base Curb Weight
2,860 lbs
3,050 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
150 lbs
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,500 lbs
2,000 lbs

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2000 Subaru Outback2003 Subaru Outback
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
75
75
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
420
356

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2000 Subaru Outback2003 Subaru Outback
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Not Available in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.1 x 0.94 in
10.8 x 0.94 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Brake ABS System
4 Channel
4-Channel
Brake Type
Power
Power
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