Subaru Outback 3 (BP) Station Wagon (2003-2009)

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Product Overview

Subaru Outback 3 (chassis code BP) is a mid-size station wagon in production from 2003 to 2009. It was available with a range of flat-4 and flat-6 engines that displaced 2.5 to 3.0 liters.
Based on the Gen4 Subaru Legacy, the Outback 3 is the "uglified" version with a higher roofline, more ground clearance, and more plastic thrown on. Unfortunately, while the Legacy 3 was a notable improvement over its predecessor in styling, the Outback 3 is even uglier: The elegant design of the former is less resilient to the "plastic treatment".
Many of the same engines from the previous generation were carried over and up-rated. A diesel was also introduced in the EU.
While manual transmission was available, the automatics were rather outdated 4- and 5-speed at this point.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 35% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good engine lineup
  • Manual transmission still available
Cons
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Outdated automatic transmission
  • Horrible styling

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Specifications

2.5 165PS2.5 165PS AT2.5 173PS2.5 173PS AT2.5T2.5T AT3.0R

Capacity

Cargo Capacity459 L / 16.2 cu-ft ~ 1649 L / 58.2 cu-ft459 L / 16.2 cu-ft ~ 1649 L / 58.2 cu-ft459 L / 16.2 cu-ft ~ 1649 L / 58.2 cu-ft459 L / 16.2 cu-ft ~ 1649 L / 58.2 cu-ft459 L / 16.2 cu-ft ~ 1649 L / 58.2 cu-ft459 L / 16.2 cu-ft ~ 1649 L / 58.2 cu-ft429 L / 15.1 cu-ft ~ 1628 L / 57.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity6.3 L / 6.7 qt6.3 L / 6.7 qt6.3 L / 6.7 qt6.3 L / 6.7 qt7.2 L / 7.6 qt7.2 L / 7.6 qt7.2 L / 7.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt4.0 L / 4.2 qt5.5 L / 5.8 qt
Fuel Capacity64.0 L / 16.9 gal
Passengers5
Payload510 kg / 1124 lbs510 kg / 1124 lbs510 kg / 1124 lbs510 kg / 1124 lbs510 kg / 1124 lbs510 kg / 1124 lbs515 kg / 1135 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearHelical springHelical springHelical spring
Tire Size215/60 R16215/60 R16215/55 R17215/55 R17225/55 R17225/55R17215/60 R17
Turning Circle10.8 m / 35.4 ft

Construction

Body Style5-door Station Wagon

Dimensions

Size | Height1545 mm / 60.8 in1545 mm / 60.8 in1545 mm / 60.8 in1545 mm / 60.8 in1605 mm / 63.2 in1605 mm / 63.2 in1545 mm / 60.8 in
Size | Length4730 mm / 186.2 in4730 mm / 186.2 in4730 mm / 186.2 in4730 mm / 186.2 in4795 mm / 188.8 in4795 mm / 188.8 in4730 mm / 186.2 in
Size | Width1770 mm / 69.7 in
Track Width | Front1495.0 mm / 58.9 in
Track Width | Rear1485.0 mm / 58.5 in1485.0 mm / 58.5 in1485.0 mm / 58.5 in1485.0 mm / 58.5 in1490.0 mm / 58.7 in1490.0 mm / 58.7 in1485.0 mm / 58.5 in
Weight1430.0 kg / 3152.6 lbs1430.0 kg / 3152.6 lbs1475.0 kg / 3251.8 lbs1485.0 kg / 3273.9 lbs1550.0 kg / 3417.2 lbs1550.0 kg / 3417.2 lbs1545.0 kg / 3406.1 lbs
Wheelbase2670 mm / 105.1 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h9.8 sec9.8 sec9.8 sec10.9 sec9.8 sec9.8 sec8.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph9.3 sec9.3 sec9.3 sec10.4 sec9.3 sec9.3 sec8.1 sec
Fuel Economy12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (highway)12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (highway)8.6 L/100km / 27.4 MPG (combined) | 11.6 L/100km / 20.3 MPG (urban) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (highway)8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (combined) | 11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (urban) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (highway)12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (highway)12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (highway)9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (combined) | 13.4 L/100km / 17.6 MPG (urban) | 7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed198.0 km/h / 123.0 mph198.0 km/h / 123.0 mph199.0 km/h / 123.7 mph199.0 km/h / 123.7 mph198.0 km/h / 123.0 mph198.0 km/h / 123.0 mph224.0 km/h / 139.2 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 4
EngineEJ253EJ253EJ253EJ253EJ255EJ255EZ30D
Engine | Bore99.5 mm / 3.9 in99.5 mm / 3.9 in99.5 mm / 3.9 in99.5 mm / 3.9 in99.5 mm / 3.9 in99.5 mm / 3.9 in89.2 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.0:110.0:110.0:110.0:110.0:110.0:110.7:1
Engine | Displacement2.5 L / 149.9 cu-in / 2457.0 cc2.5 L / 149.9 cu-in / 2457.0 cc2.5 L / 149.9 cu-in / 2457.0 cc2.5 L / 149.9 cu-in / 2457.0 cc2.5 L / 149.9 cu-in / 2457.0 cc2.5 L / 149.9 cu-in / 2457.0 cc3.0 L / 183.1 cu-in / 3000.0 cc
Engine | Power165.0 hp / 123.0 kW @ 5600 rpm165.0 hp / 123.0 kW @ 5600 rpm173.0 hp / 129.0 kW @ 6000 rpm173.0 hp / 129.0 kW @ 6000 rpm250.0 hp / 186.4 kW @ 6000 rpm250.0 hp / 186.4 kW @ 6000 rpm245.0 hp / 182.7 kW @ 6600 rpm
Engine | Specific Output67.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in67.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in70.4 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in70.4 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in101.8 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in101.8 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in81.7 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke79.0 mm / 3.1 in79.0 mm / 3.1 in79.0 mm / 3.1 in79.0 mm / 3.1 in79.0 mm / 3.1 in79.0 mm / 3.1 in80.0 mm / 3.1 in
Engine | Torque225 Nm / 166.0 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm225 Nm / 166.0 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm229 Nm / 168.9 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm229 Nm / 168.9 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm339 Nm / 250.0 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm339 Nm / 250.0 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm297 Nm / 219.1 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged multi-port injected petrol flat-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged multi-port injected petrol flat-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed4-speed5-speed4-speed5-speed5-speed5-speed
Transmission | TypeManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomaticAutomatic

Production

Availability2003 ~ 20072003 ~ 20072007 ~ 20092007 ~ 20092003 ~ 20072003 ~ 20072003 ~ 2009

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