1998 Subaru Legacy Outback specs & colors

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Key specs

4-door
5 seats
165.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
0 combined MPG
184.5" length, 57.1" height
All Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior

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Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas Flat 4 Cyl
MPG: 21 City / 26 Hwy
Horsepower: 165 hp
Seating Capacity: 5

Brakes

Brake Type: Power
Brake ABS System: 4 Channel
Brake ABS System (Second Line): N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 10.7 x 0.94 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 10.3 x 0.39 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Not Available

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 490
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 85

Engine

Engine Type: Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Displacement: 2.5L/150
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 165 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 162 @ 4000
Transmission Options: A/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG: 21 City / 26 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 6.3 qts

Measurements

Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume: 97 ft³
Front Head Room: 40 in
Front Leg Room: 43 in
Front Shoulder Room: 54 in
Front Hip Room: 52 in
Second Head Room: 39 in
Second Leg Room: 35 in
Second Shoulder Room: 54 in
Second Hip Room: 52 in
Wheelbase: 104 in
Length, Overall: 186 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 68 in
Height, Overall: 63 in
Track Width, Front: 57 in
Track Width, Rear: 57 in
Min Ground Clearance: 7 in
Rear Door Opening Height: 31 in
Rear Door Opening Width: 45 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1: 75 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2: 45 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3: Not Available in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline: Not Available in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 38 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height: 34 in
Liftover Height: 24 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1: 70 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2: 37 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3: Not Available ft³
Trunk Volume: N/A

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 19
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 3
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 37 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: 37 ft
Steering Type: Power Rack & Pinion

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Strut-Type
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): w/Lower L-Arms
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): w/Parallel Links

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size: 205/70SR15
Rear Tire Size: 205/70SR15
Spare Tire Size: T135/80D16
Front Wheel Size: 15 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size: 15 x 6 in
Spare Wheel Size: 16 x 4 in
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Not Available

Weight & Capacity

Base Curb Weight: 3,220 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: Not Available lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 16 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: N/A

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