Subaru Outback 1998 vs Subaru Outback 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 223 NM | 226 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Subaru Outback 1998 engine produces 9 HP less power than Subaru Outback 2003, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Subaru Outback 2003. Despite less power, Subaru Outback 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Outback 2003 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback 1998 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback 2003, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Outback 1998 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback 1998 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback 2003. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.54 m | |
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Subaru Outback 1998 is smaller, but slightly higher. Subaru Outback 1998 is 1 cm shorter than the Subaru Outback 2003, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Outback 1998 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 527 litres | 459 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1649 litres | 1649 litres | |
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Subaru Outback 1998 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Subaru Outback 2003 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`015 kg | 1`800 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`480 kg | 1`430 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 535 kg | 370 kg | |
| Subaru Outback 1998 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 31 procentiem more than Subaru Outback 2003. Therefore, Subaru Outback 1998 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
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