Subaru Outback III (BL,BP) (2003–2009)

The Subaru Outback III (BL,BP) was offered with 7 gasoline engine versions, from 165 to 250 hp, built 2003–2009.

Subaru Outback (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years2003–2009
Body styleStation wagon
Doors5
Length188.8 in (4,795 mm) – 186.2 in (4,730 mm)
Width69.7 in (1,770 mm)
Height63.2 in (1,605 mm) – 60.8 in (1,545 mm)
Cargo volume16.2 cu ft (459 l) – 15.2 cu ft (429 l)
Fuel tank16.9 gal (64 l)

All Subaru Outback III (BL,BP) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
2.5 T (250 hp) AWD2003–2007Gasoline250 hp (184 kW)250 lb-ft (339 Nm)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.5 T (250 hp) AWD Automatic2003–2007Gasoline250 hp (184 kW)250 lb-ft (339 Nm)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.5i (165 hp) AWD2003–2007Gasoline165 hp (121 kW)166 lb-ft (225 Nm)9.8 s123 mph (198 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.5i (165 hp) AWD Automatic2003–2007Gasoline165 hp (121 kW)166 lb-ft (225 Nm)9.8 s123 mph (198 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
3.0R (245 hp) AWD2003–2009Gasoline245 hp (180 kW)219 lb-ft (297 Nm)8.5 s139 mph (224 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.5i (173 hp) AWD2007–2009Gasoline173 hp (127 kW)169 lb-ft (229 Nm)9.8 s124 mph (199 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.5i (173 hp) AWD Automatic2007–2009Gasoline173 hp (127 kW)169 lb-ft (229 Nm)10.9 s124 mph (199 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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