Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Medium
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
For the 2005 model year, Subaru operated some mild changes to the third generation of the Outback, and the most essential one was the addition of a new engine version.
The Japanese automaker introduced the third generation of the Outback in the European market in late 2003 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, but the American customers had to wait a little more to get it. Then, Subaru unveiled it at the 2004 Chicago Auto Show for the 2005 model year. This time, it came fully equipped with everything its drivers wanted and then some more. Besides the car’s look, the 2005 Outback was also fitted with a punchy turbocharged engine and a smooth-running flat-six powerplant, which delighted its customers.
At the front, their organic-shaped headlights but with sharp edges resembled eagles’ eyes. Since the Outback was a crossover, it had a different bumper than its street-oriented sibling, the Legacy, on which it was based. As a result, it had integrated round fog lamps on the outer sides of the apron that flanked a broad and flat air intake in the lower part of the bumper. Last but not least, the functional hood scoop warned other drivers that this crossover could perform very well on pavement.
From its profile, the plastic claddings that decorated the doors were not there just for the look. They protected the bodywork against bush scratches while going on unpaved roads and were effective against shopping carts as well. One of Subaru’s main distinctive design components was the frameless door windows, which made the car look sportier. Furthermore, the thin and blacked-out B-, C-, and D-posts made the Outback look sporty for a station wagon. That impression was emphasized by the raked-forward tailgate at the back, which was adorned by a small roof spoiler at the upper side of the rear window.
Inside, Subaru used higher quality materials on the Outback’s third generation. Base models used fabric upholstery and just a few attractive amenities such as AC, a stereo, and power windows on all four. The XT, which stood at the top of the car’s trim levels, featured power-operated leather seats, an in-dash six-CD changer, and a double-panel moonroof. While the front passengers enjoyed their bolstered seats, there was not enough room for three adult-sized passengers in the back for long travels. Still, the 60/40 split-folding bench seat could easily accommodate three kids to and from their schools. In the trunk, the Outback offered 33.5 cu-ft (948 liters) of space, while with the seats folded, it maxed out at 66.2 cu-ft (1,874 liters).
Under the hood, the automaker installed a choice of three engines, depending on the market. There were two 2.5-liter flat-four powerplants, with or without turbocharging. The top-of-the-line version was powered by a three-liter flat-six, naturally-aspirated engine. There was also a choice of three gearboxes: a four-speed automatic, a five-speed automatic, or a five-speed manual. Power went in all corners, and that was a standard feature.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0D 5MT AWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 3600 RPM 150 HP @ 3600 RPM 148 BHP @ 3600 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 350 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.2 mph (200 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.2 in (4729 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 60.8 in (1544 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.9/58.5 in (1,496/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3262.8 lbs (1480 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4387.1 lbs (1990 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 40.5 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 153 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5i 4AT AWD (175 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 2457 cm3 |
Power: | 129 KW @ 6000 RPM 175 HP @ 6000 RPM 173 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 169 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 229 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4 speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.2 in (4729 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 60.8 in (1544 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.9/58.5 in (1,496/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.4 in (213 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3375 lbs (1531 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4321.1 lbs (1960 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5i 5MT AWD (175 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 2457 cm3 |
Power: | 129 KW @ 6000 RPM 175 HP @ 6000 RPM 173 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 169 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 229 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.2 in (4729 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 60.8 in (1544 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.9/58.5 in (1,496/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.4 in (213 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3331 lbs (1511 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4321.1 lbs (1960 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 5MT AWD (165 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 2457 cm3 |
Power: | 121 KW @ 5600 RPM 165 HP @ 5600 RPM 162 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 167 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 226 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 123 mph (198 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.2 in (4729 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 60.8 in (1544 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.9/58.5 in (1,496/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3130.6 lbs (1420 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4321.1 lbs (1960 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.3 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 210 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5XT 5AT AWD (243 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 2457 cm3 |
Power: | 179 KW @ 6000 RPM 243 HP @ 6000 RPM 240 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 241 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 327 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.2 in (4729 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 60.8 in (1544 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.9/58.5 in (1,496/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.4 in (213 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3605 lbs (1635 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4321.1 lbs (1960 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5XT 5MT AWD (243 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 2457 cm3 |
Power: | 179 KW @ 6000 RPM 243 HP @ 6000 RPM 240 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 241 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 327 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.2 in (4729 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 60.8 in (1544 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.9/58.5 in (1,496/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.4 in (213 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3534 lbs (1603 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4321.1 lbs (1960 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L R 5AT AWD (245 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H6 |
Displacement: | 3000 cm3 |
Power: | 180 KW @ 6600 RPM 245 HP @ 6600 RPM 241 BHP @ 6600 RPM |
Torque: | 219 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 297 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 139 mph (224 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.2 in (4729 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 60.8 in (1544 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.9/58.5 in (1,496/1,486 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.1 in (2670 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3351 lbs (1520 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4541.5 lbs (2060 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.04 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.78 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 231 g/km |