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    Subaru Outback

    Powertrain & Performance

    Explore the powertrain & performance of Subaru Outback
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    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4

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    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4

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    Cruise Control
    Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
    Cruise Control
    Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
    Catalytic Converter
    Type: 3-Way
    Catalytic Converter
    Type: 3-Way
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: Adr 79/01
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: Adr 79/01
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 99.5
    Engine (cc): 2457
    Compression Ratio: 9.7
    Engine Configuration: Horizontal
    Engine (L): 2.5
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 79
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 99.5
    Engine (cc): 2457
    Compression Ratio: 9.7
    Engine Configuration: Horizontal
    Engine (L): 2.5
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 79
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Electronic
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Electronic
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
    Main Capacity (L): 60
    Main Type: Total
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
    Main Capacity (L): 60
    Main Type: Total
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Fuel Consumption
    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.3
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 32
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 10.4
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 23
    Fuel Consumption
    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.3
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 32
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 10.4
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 23
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 200
    Maximum Speed (mph): 124
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 200
    Maximum Speed (mph): 124
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 158
    Maximum Power (kW): 116
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 164
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 221
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 158
    Maximum Power (kW): 116
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 164
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 221
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    Fuel Economy
    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 10.4
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 7.3
    Fuel Economy
    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 10.4
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 7.3
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    Drive
    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
    Limited Slip Differential
    Location: Centre
    Limited Slip Differential
    Location: Centre
    Transmission
    1st Gear Ratio: 2.785
    2nd Gear Ratio: 1.545
    3rd Gear Ratio: 1
    4th Gear Ratio: 0.694
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Reverse Gear Ratio: 2.272
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    1st Gear Ratio: 2.785
    2nd Gear Ratio: 1.545
    3rd Gear Ratio: 1
    4th Gear Ratio: 0.694
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Reverse Gear Ratio: 2.272
    Type: Automatic
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