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2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4
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Subaru Outback Base (1998) price & specs
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Overview
The 1998 Subaru Outback Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Station Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Subaru Outback is regarded as a large SUV built in Japan with prices starting at $36,890 before on-road costs.
This Subaru Outback is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 115 kW of power (at 5600 rpm) and 221 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission.
The Subaru Outback measures 1555mm (61.2 inches) in height, 4720mm (185.8 inches) in length, 1715mm (67.5 inches) in width with a 2630mm (103.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1420kg (3130.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The Outback Base comes standard with 205/70 R15 front tyres and 205/70 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
80.99 kW/t
44.23 kW/t
84.8 kW/t
Boot Space
488 litres
309 litres
1,058 litres
Price
$34,990 - $42,890
$30,990
$62,780
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
50,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 4 years
1 year
4 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,965 kg
1,965 kg
2,770 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,400 kg
1,400 kg
2,500 kg
Approach Angle
19.2°
19.2°
42.5°
Departure Angle
18°
18°
38°
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Dimensions
4,720 mm
1,715 mm
1,555 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,720 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,715 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,200 mm |
| Load Capacity | 545 mm |
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Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Bore: 99.5
Engine Cc: 2457
Engine Compression Ratio: 9.7
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Engine Liters: 2.5
Engine Location: Front
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Engine Stroke: 79
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 15.9
Fuel Tanks Capacity L: 60
Clock
Clock Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
Odometer
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 7.3
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 32
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 10.4
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 23
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 10.4
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 7.3
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 10
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 200
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 124
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 156
Power Maximum Power Kw: 115
Power Maximum Torque Lb Ft: 164
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 221
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Transmission
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
Transmission Type: Automatic
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: S
Wheels Tire Front Width: 205
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 70
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: S
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 205
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6
Body Side Molding
Body Side Molding Color: Black/Grey
Body Side Molding Size: Narrow
Body Style
Body Type: Station Wagon
Local Body Type: Station Wagon
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Spoiler
Spoiler Roof Color: Body Colour
Spoiler Roof Location: Roof
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 60.4
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1710
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window Cuft: 24.7
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window L: 700
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 17.2
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 488
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 11200
External Dimensions Front Track In: 57.3
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1455
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 36.7
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 61.2
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1555
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 185.8
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4720
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 67.5
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1715
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 57.1
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1450
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 38.1
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 11600
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 103.5
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2630
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 55.7
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1415
Ramp Angles
Ramp Angles Approach Angle: 19.2
Ramp Angles Departure Angle: 18
Bumpers
Front Color: Toned
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Toned
Rear Location: Rear
Exterior Door Handles
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Auto Off With Ignition: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Configuration: Single
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Two Tone: yes
Type: Mica
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/Felt
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 1
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Sunvisors
Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1400
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 3086
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 500
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1102
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1965
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4332
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1420
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3131
Antenna
Antenna Type: Electric
Audio System
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Ashtray
Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Ashtray Rear Location: Rear
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 4
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Panel Trim
Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: lap
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Center Armrest
Front Seat Center Armrest Integral Box: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Console
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Dashboard Storage: Open
Console Dashboard Type: Full
Console Floor Location: Floor
Console Floor Storage: Lidded
Console Floor Type: Full
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Glove Compartment Illuminated: yes
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Glove Compartment Lockable: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
Ventilation System Push Button Heater Controls: yes
Ventilation System Recirculation Setting: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Internal Switch: yes
Power Locks Operation: Remote
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