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1999 Outback SSV, Special Service Vehicle
Outback SSV. Made for one year only. 
See the 1999 section for all the info on this public safety model

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Legacy Outback Archive 1998-1999 models

options, prices, specs for the Legacy Outback
Outback history - 1999 - 1998 - comparisons
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Outback (1997 Mica Ruby)
1997 Mica Ruby Outback

Outback with 2 sunroofs
Dual Sunroof Outback Limited available starting in 1998. You can see the front roof pops up, the rear slides back.

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About the Legacy Outback...

For the history of Subaru please visit my homepage.

The Legacy Outback is a car based alternative to the traditional truck-based sport utility vehicle (SUV).

With 7.3" of ground clearance the Outback is a high riding, "rugged road" vehicle with excellent emergency handling and traction and the safer, more comfortable ride of a car.

The competition for the Legacy Outback are the truck based SUVs: Explorer, Grand Cherokee, 4xRunner, S-10 Blazer, Pathfinder, Rodeo/Passport...

The Outback's all-wheel-drive system is full time and instantly reacts to changing road conditions. On dry, wet, dirt, or snowy roads this means superior traction at all speeds, so whether merging on the freeway or pulling across a street intersection, in a Subaru you know you'll always have maximum traction. And it really is fun to drive in the snow.

Subaru's all-wheel-drive is more efficient than the 4x4 system used in Sport Utilities (Explorer, 4Runner, Blazer etc) which is only for slick roads and must be activated manually when needed.

Outback History

Outbacks? There are 2 Outbacks.
The Legacy Outback on this page.
The Outback Sport is a version of Subaru's Impreza line.


98 Outback Ltd 30th Ann. Sandstone accent  This is the Sandstone lower accent on the 1998-99 30th Anniversary Limited wagon models (starting with Jan 1998). All other Outbacks, the cloth models and the SUS, continue to have the slate gray lower accent. Notice the oversize night-time driving lights; they're really useful on all poorly lit or rain-slick roads when there's glare.

February 1998: Legacy is the #3 seller in Western Washington. That's big news for a small car company like Subaru!

Me sitting in the back of a 98 Legacy Outback. There's a lot of room!
 

That's me in the back of an Outback and there's lots of room.

There's almost 44" from the back of the rear seats to the gate.
There's 67" of flat cargo length with the rear seats folded down.

Enough for the dog... and more.... like camping....  and that's why Subaru is the #1 selling wagon in the U. S.. 


start 1999 Outback wagons

1999 Legacy Outback wagon and sedan
Standard, Limited, Limited with Dual Sunroofs,
SSV information at the end
s = standard o = optional -- = not available on that model
Note: Option prices given are factory or port installed prices. Dealer installed prices may be higher due to labor and parts costs.

Outbacks for 1999: Wagon, Wagon Limited, Sedan (SUS), Sedan (SUS) Limited,  SSV ('special services vehicle' for public safety agency police/fire etc use only) 

Reportedly there were only 801 SUS cloth and 6528 Limited 1999 SUS sedan models produced.

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1999 Prices
1999 Outback Sedan
1999 Colors

New for 1999 Outbacks
    note; these changes will be for 1999 sedans starting with June, 1998 production

  • Upgraded for a smoother and quieter ride  - more insulation?
  • Redesigned transmissions for smoother shifting
  • Wide spray windshield washers. An surprisingly effective improvement.
  • A band of darker sun-reducing tint at the top of the windshield now on standard models.
  • Keyless entry system now standard (starting with June production for OB sedans). It chirps when locking/unlocking, though that can be disabled easily, has a 'panic mode', and is set up for easy installation of the optional alarm.
  • New colors: Silver,  Winestone, and the return of Rio Red
  • New Model:  Outback SSV wagon - Special Service Vehicle -fire, police, emergency and security agencies only.
  • Renamed! The Cold Weather Package is now the All Weather Package - it's those marketing folks again 

  •  

    1999 Legacy Outback
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices
    all prices include $495 destination
    Manual Transmission
    Automatic Transmission
    1999 Legacy Outback Wagon
    $22,990.
    $23,790. 
    1999 Legacy Outback Wagon with All Weather Package 
    $23,390.
    $24,190
    1999 Legacy Outback Limited Wagon
    $25,090 
    $25,890
    1999 Legacy Outback Wagon with Dual Sunroofs 
    no manual avail.
    $27,090
    1999 Legacy Outback Sedan
    no manual avail.
    $23,890
    1999 Legacy Outback Sedan Limited 
    no manual avail.
    $26,090
    Outback SSV Wagon, Special Services Vehicle
    no manual avail.
    $20,490
STANDARD FEATURES on all 1999 Outbacks
Engine: all-wheel-drive 
2.5 liter DOHC fuel injected 4 cylinder 16 Valve boxer engine 

Horsepower: 165 horsepower, 162 Ft lbs torque 
12 volt/85 amp altarnator, 490 CCA battery

Economy
manual 21 city - 27 hgwy, 
automatic trans 21 city - 26 hgwy. 
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gal. 

Electrical: 12 volt/85 amp alternator, 490 CCA battery

Towing capacity:  2000# towing capacity 
Power steering - variable assist rack and pinion 
Wheels/tires: Steel belt,  white letter Michelin 205 / 75R 15 tires, 
15" alloy wheels, 5 spoke 
Brakes: 4 channel Anti-Lock Brakes with  heavy duty 10.7" vented front disk with Dual Caliper Pistons that allow a larger brake pad to be used. 10.5" rear disk

78% of sheet metal two-sided galvanized to minimize corrosion problems

Safety
reinforced doors, roof and steering column, 
front / rear crumple zones, 
5mph bumpers, 
Rear seat headrests 
Child-proof door locks 
"Limp Home" electronic engine management system. 
Dual air-bags. Airbags were depowered starting with Sept 1997 production, Vehicle ID Number W*617283. The front seat belts were re-tensioned so the new airbags are not retrofittable in previous models. 

Dimensions:
Ground clearance: 7.3 
Overall length:184.5
Wheelbase;103.5
Height:60.3 (with roof rack) 
Overall width: 67.5 
Turning radius: 34.8'

Cubic foot capacity: (all Legacys): 
Outback: rear seat up: 36.5 
Outback rear seat down: 69.9 
L, Brighton, GT: Rear seat up: 36.1 
L, Brighton: rear seat down 69.6 
GT wagon rear seat down: 68.6 (sunroof)

1999 Legacy Outback wagon standard features
Power windows, door locks, mirrors 
Air conditioning 
Keyless entry by Alpine
Cruise control
Fog lights
am / fm / weatherband / cassette, 4 speakers
Height adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support 
Roof rack, mud flaps, floor mats, chrome tipped tail pipe 
Tinted glass with darker upper windshield band
Rear bumper cover- protects it from scuffs
Tilt steering column 
Rear wiper, washer and timed defroster 
Cargo area power outlet
Plastic (pvc) cargo floor liner on top of carpet
Center armrest console with storage 
Cargo area cover 
Auto-off halogen headlights, 
Overhead maps lights with sunglass holder 
Fold down 60-40 rear seats, lockable on sedans 
Ashtray, lighter
2 front cupholders
1999 Limited Outback Wagon adds:

Sandstone lower accent with matching alloy wheel accent 
Leather interior: seats, steering wheel, gear shift, door trim
Am/Fm1-2/Weatherband/Cassette/CD, 8 speakers with bass, treble and mid-range adjustments. The 2 extra speakers are in the rear pillars and aren't available on the standard model .
Electric antenna 
All-weather package - heated seats, defrosting mirrors, windshield wiper de-icer 
Body colored door handles and mirrors 
Woodgrain trim - power window/locks, heater and audio bezel 
Dual illuminated visor mirrors 
Variable delay interval front wipers 
Front door puddle lights 
Front seatback map pockets 
30th Anniversay badge by left front wheelwell 
Chrome colored front grill surround 
Gold 30th Anniversary badge by left front wheel. It's small and unobtrusive. 



Optional Dual Sunroof model adds on top of Limited:  This is  a very cool option. You get 2 electric tinted glass sunroofs. 

The front pops up, the rear slides back. Both have interior cloth sunshades if there's too much sun.
Automatic transmission (standard with dual sunroofs)
UV protective dark window tint on side and rear windows

1999 Outback Options
1999 Outback wagon
1999 Outback Limited and
Dual Sunroof model wagon
Automatic transmission $800 o o
Standard on dual Sunroof model
Leather interior ($1,295. as an option) o s
All Weather Package - $400.
heated front seats, defrosting outside mirrors, front windshield wiper de-icer
o s
Tweeters - 2- $100. o s
CD player, single disk in-dash - $420. o s
Other options....
CD player, 6 disk, under front pass. seat $695.
Alarm- keyless entry (std) security upgrade by Alpine $175.
Subwoofer/amplifier $310
Rear Spoiler - wagon only $295. 
Rear Dust deflector $115
Dual Power Outlets - $88. 2 extra cigarette lighter type plugs replace the ashtray for a total of 3 front plugs (na with All Weather pkg)
Rear Cup Holder $40.
Cargo net -wagon only $50.
Rear gate bar, black, might fit earlier models too $65
o o

1999 Outback SSV wagon
Special Service Vehicle
available only to fire, police and other public safety and emergency agencies, for $20,490.

The SSV is new for 1999. It is an Outback wagon with the all-weather-package, automatic transmission, in Glacier White only, with all the usual standard features except:
2 tone paint - the SSV is available in solid glacier white only 
stereo and antenna - 
Roof rack 
Keyless entry system 

Otherwise this is a normal 1999 all-wheel-drive 2.5L Legacy Outback wagon with 7.3" ground clearance, all-weather pkg, automatic transmission, power windows, locks and mirrors, ABS brakes, air conditioning, cruise control, rear wiper/washer defroster, fold down rear seats, height adj. driver's seat,  12 volt/85 amp alternator, 490 cold cranking amp battery etc.
Options: Engine block heater, rear differential protector, engine skid plate, cargo area dog guard 

This vehicle is not stocked for inventory and must be special ordered.

end 1999 Outback wagons
start 1999 Outback sedan
1999 Legacy Outback Sedan 
SUS Sport Utility Sedan, 30th Anniversary Sedan Limited
S= Standard, 0=optional, '--' = not available
For more information, please contact me at (206) 542-1166
1999 Outback 30th Anniversary Sedan, Sedan Limited

History: The Outback sedan was introduced nationally in Jan. 1998 as a 1999 30th Anniversary model. Previously there was a small (app. 300) 1997 production run in the Northeast US area.

Running Change: starting with June 1998 production, all Outback sedans come with standard keyless entry system and the upgraded transmissions and noise reductions, wide spray windshield washer and Winestone color is finally available.

Outback Sedan
Outback Sedan Limited
Engine: All-wheel-drive, 
2.5 liter DOHC fuel injected 4 cylinder 
16 Valve boxer engine, 
165 horsepower, 162 ft. torque 

Economy
manual trans: 21 city/ 27 hgwy ,
automatic trans -21 city/26 hgwy 
15.9 gal. fuel tank 

Steering: Power variable assist rack and pinion. 
Brakes: Anti-Lock Brakes, 
heavy duty 10.7 dual caliper, vented front disk, 
10.5" rear disk 
Wheels/Tires: Steel belt White Letter 205 / 75R-15 tires, 15" 5 spoke alloy wheels 
Suspension: heavy duty long-travel, independent 
Ground Clearance: 7.3" 
Transmission, automatic is standard 
Towing capacity: 2000# 
Safety
Dual air-bags (de-powered), 
reinforced doors, roof, steering column, front / rear crumple zones, 
5mph bumpers, child-proof door locks 
"Limp Home" electronic engine management system.
78% of sheet metal two-sided galvanized to minimal corrosion problems 

s s
Standard features 1999 Outback Sport Utility Sedan
Power windows, door locks, mirrors 
Air conditioning 
All Weather Package: heated seats, defrosting outside mirrors, front wiper defroster 
Keyless entry system - starting with June, '98 production (by Alpine) 
Cruise control 
Fog lights 
Height adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support
Mud flaps, floor mats, chrome tipped tail pipe,
tilt steering column 
UV protected dark side and rear tinted glass 
Rear timed defroster
Center console with storage 
Auto-off halogen headlights,
Overhead maps lights with sunglass holder 
Fold down 60-40 rear seats
ashtray, lighter 
Dual illuminated visor mirrors 
rear seat heat vents 
rear spoiler 
grid shape front grill
MODEL reminder  1999 Outback sedan
Outback sedan Outback Sedan Limitd
am / fm / cassette / weatherband, 4 speakers s -
Limited features: 
Leather interior: seats, steering wheel, shift lever, door panel
Electric Sunroof - pop-up and retractable, with cover 
Am / Fm1, Fm2 / cassette / weatherband / single in-dash CD/ 6 speakers 
with bass, treble and mid-range adjustments, electric antenna 
While you can upgrade the standard sedan stereo with CD and speakers, this Limited stereo is very nice and available only on the Limited models!

Variable delay front interval wipers 
Woodtrim  heater and audio bezels 
Front seatback map pockets 
Puddle light in the front doors 
Subtle gold accented alloy wheels 

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S
Options 1999 Outback Sedan (SUS)
Outback Sedan
Outback Limited sedan 
Keyless Remote entry - $225 with alarm $350 (made by Alpine)
Note: keyless entry became standard with June, 1998 production models. The alarm option on those models increased in price to $175.
o o
Tweeters - 2- $100.  o s
CD player, single disk in-dash - $420.  o s
CD player, 6 disk, under front pass. seat  o o
Dual Power Outlets - $88. 
2 extra cigarette lighter type plugs replace the ashtray for a total of 3 front plugs for use with cellular phones, computers or etc. 
o o
Rear Cup Holder $40.  o o
Leather interior  $1295 o s
Wood-trim around windows, radio/heater control, shift lever $200. o s
Engine block heater o o
Trailer hitch (2000# towing capacity)
o
o
end 1999 Outback sedan
 
1999 Outback COLORS
"A" is available on that model, '--' is not available on that model, S is standard
1999 Colors
1999 Outback Wagon
Slate lower cladding
1999 Outback Limited Wagon
Sandstone lower cladding
1999 Outback Sedan
slate lower cladding
1999 Outback Limited Sedan
slate lower cladding
1999 Outback SSV
Glacier White  A
S
GREEN - Spruce pearl  A
--
BLUE - Deep Sapphire (dark blue)  --  --  -- 
--
Winestone: RED -(a very attractive, deep cranberry color... almost a bordeaux)  -- 
--
BLACK - Black Granite Metallic 
(not a flat black, it has a warm brown-cinnamon undertone) 
-- 
--
RED - Rio Red (bright but not too flashy) -- --  -- 
--
Silver: Quicksilver metallic
A
--
--
--
--

end 1999 Outback colors
start 1998 Outback

1998 Outback, Outback Limited, Limited with Dual Sunroofs
s = standard o = optional -- = not available on that model
Note: prices given next to options are for when that item is an option and are factory or port installed prices.
Dealer installed price may be higher due to labor and parts costs.

Outback models for 1998: Wagon, Wagon Limited, Wagon Limited with Dual Sunroofs, Sedan (SUS),  Sedan Limited (SUS) 

1998 Colors

NEW FOR 1998
New model: Limited with Dual Sunroofs
New: Cold Weather Package renamed the All Weather Package includes new for 1998 windshield wiper de-icer along with the heated seats and defrosting mirrors. The lower part of the windshield will heat up so the wipers won't freeze and stick on the glass. This replaces engine block heater of the 1997 Cold Weather package.
New: Overhead map lights redesigned plus now with sunglass holder
New seat blue/red/green hued material with a more velour finish.
New alloy wheels - same size, slightly more angular design.
New: am/fm/cass now includes the weatherband from '97 Limited plus has standard upgraded speakers
New: Longer rear mud-flaps that say Outback on them.
New multi-reflector headlights
New: stadard ashtray and lighter plug
New: timed rear defroster has auto shut-off
New: Airbags have been depowered starting with Sept 1997 production, Vehicle ID Number W*617283. The front seat belts were de-tensioned, so the new airbags are not retrofittable in previous models.

LIMITED OUTBACK 1998 : Spruce Pearl Green is now available, Sidney Blue discontinued, Mica Ruby red replaces Rio Red.

New: Limited stereo am/fm1- fm2/weatherband/casstte/in-dash CD player with 8 speakers, with bass, mid-range and treble adjustments and electric antenna.
New: Different UV tinted windows, 
New: Limited badge by the front doors
New: different pin-striping
New: bright finish front grill bezel
New: all Outbacks get longer rear mud-flaps that say Outback on them

NEW 1998 MODEL - Limited Outback with 2 electric sunroofs: one pop-up over the front seats (in the bulge of the roof) and one that slides open over the rear seat. I like it, this is a pretty cool feature, it costs $1,300. Available only with an automatic transmission Limited only. I'm told that because the front sunroof hole is stamped at time of manufacture, as opposed to cut later, the front roof cannot be added to earlier Outback models.
 

Mid-year model change: 30th Anniversay Limited Outback.
Starting with December 1997 production for January 1998 sale, all Limited Outback wagons will be 30th Anniv. models (1968-1998). Runs through 12/98
  • sandstone lower accent color replaces the slate grey
  • dual lighted visor mirrors
  • variable delay interval wipers
  • door puddle lights
  • seatback map pockets
  • body color mirrors, door handles
  • hrome colored front grill
  • 30th Anniversay badge by the left front wheelwell
Subaru Outback 30th Anniversary badge, 1/98-12/98. Everything Subaru Seattle
30th Anniversary badge

New colors: Mica Ruby will replace Rio Red on the Limited until later in the model year when Winestone will replace the Mica Ruby

The Legacy's final assembly factory is in Lafayette, Indiana.

1998 Outback prices
all prices include destination
Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission
1998 Legacy Outback Wagon $22,990. $23,790.
1998 Legacy Outback Wagon with All Weather Package  $23,390. $24,190 
1998 Legacy Outback Limited Wagon $24,690  $25,490 
1998 Legacy Outback Wagon with Dual Sunroofs  no manual avail.  $26,790
1998 Standard equipment and options

Outback Wagon
Outback Wagon Limited
Limited with Sunroofs

Outback 
wagon
Outback Limited wagon 
incl. Dual Sunroof model 
(see separate listing for the 
SUS Outback Sedan)
Engine: 2.5 liter DOHC fuel injected 4 cylinder 16 Valve boxer engine, 165 horsepower, 162 Ft lbs torque @4000rpm

Ground clearance: 7.3

Economy - 
manual 21 city - 27 hgwy 
automatic trans 21 city - 26 hgwy 
(15.9 gal. fuel tank)

Towing capacity:  - 2000# towing capacity

Safety: 
reinforced doors, roof, steering column, 
front / rear crumple zones, 
5mph bumpers, 
rear seat headrests 
Child-proof door locks 
"Limp Home" electronic engine management system. 
Dual air-bags. Airbags were depowered starting with Sept 1997 production, Vehicle ID Number W*617283. The front seat belts were re-tensioned so the new airbags are not retrofittable in previous models. 

Power steering -variable assist rack and pinion 
Wheels/tires: Steel belt white Letter 205 / 75R 15 Micheline mud and snow tires, 15" alloy 5 spoke wheels. 

Brakes: 4 channel Anti-Lock Brakes. Heavy duty 10.7 vented front disc with dual caliper pistons, 10.5" rear disk.

Cubic foot capacity: (all Legacy wagons): 
Outback: rear seat up: 36.5 
Outback rear seat down: 69.9 
L, Brighton, GT: Rear seat up: 36.1 
L, Brighton: rear seat down 69.6 
GT wagon rear seat down: 68.6 (sunroof)

1998 Outback wagon standard features
Power windows, door locks, mirrors 
Air conditioning 
Cruise control 
Fog lights
Height adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support 
Roof rack, mud flaps, floor mats, chrome tipped tail pipe, 
tilt steering column 
tinted glass 
Rear wiper and timed defroster 
Cargo area power outlet 
Center console with storage 
cargo area cover 
Auto-off halogen headlights, 
Overhead maps lights with sunglass holder 
Fold down 60-40 rear seats, lockable on sedans 
ashtray, lighter
1998 Legacy outback model reminder
1998 Outback wagon
1998 Outback Limited and
Dual Sunroof model wagon
Automatic transmission $800  0
Standard on dual Sunroof model
Leather interior ($1,295. as an option) 
All Weather Package - $400.
heated seats, defrosting outside mirrors, front w/s wiper defroster 
Sunroof, 2 sunroofs are on the Dual roof model outback Limited S on dual sunroof model only
am / fm / weatherband / cassette, 4 speakers s
am / fm1 / f fm2 / weatherband / casstte / cd (in-dash), electric antenae, 8 speakers, bass, treble, mid-range adjustments
Keyless Remote entry - $225. with alarm $350. (made by Code Alarm)
Tweeters - 2- $100. 
CD player, single disk in-dash - $420.
CD player, 6 disk, under front pass. seat $695
Rear Spoiler - wagon model $295. 
Dual Power Outlets - $88. 
2 extra cigarette lighter type plugs replace the ashtray for a total of 3 front plugs for use with cellular phones, computers or etc. (na with all weather pkg)
Rear Cup Holder $40.
Rocky Mountain Edition Package (only available in the Rocky Mtn. Subaru Region), 
Price of package: $1,998.00. 
Includes: CD player, premium speakers, tweeters, subwoofer/amp, hood deflector, keyless entry with alarm, rear spoiler, engine underguard, rear diff. protector, and a special Rocky Mtn. Edition decal on the sides of the upper rear roof


1998 LEGACY OUTBACK Wagon and Sedan COLORS COLORS COLORS

COLOR
"A" is available on that model
'--' is not available on that model
98 Outback Wagon 'Slate' lower cladding 98 Outback Limited Wagon
'Slate' lower cladding, 'Sandstone' lower cladding on 30th Anniversary models 
1999 Outback Sedan
slate lower cladding
1999 Outback Sedan Limited
slate lower cladding 
Glacier White 
GREEN - Spruce pearl 
BLUE - Deep Sapphire (dark blue)  --  --  -- 
RED - Mica Ruby (medium dark red) will be replaced late in the model year by Winestone (a cranberry red)
avail on 30th Anniv. models only
--  --
BLACK - Black Granite Metallic 
(not a flat black, it has a warm brown-cinnamon undertone)
--  A
RED - Rio Red (bright) available early model year only -- 
not avail on 30th Anniv. model
--  -- 
end 1998 Outback


1996-1999 Model SUV and 4wd Comparisons including Subaru Outback and Forester

1998 Outback
comparison
Engine Overall length x width x height 
in inches
Ground Clearance 
in inches
cargo capacity in cubic feet 
rear seat up/down
Turning Radius 
in feet
Subaru Legacy Outback wagon
1996-1998
2.5-L 4 cyl 
165 hp 
185.8 x 67.5 x 63. 7.3 36.5/69.9 37.ft
Isuzu Rodeo 4wd 3.2 V-6 205 hp 184.1 x 70.4 x 68.8 7.1 
or more depending on tire size
33.0/81.1 40ft
Ford Explorer 4.0 V-6 160 hp or 
4.0 V-6 215 hp or 
5.0 V-8 215 hp
188.5 x 70.2 x 67.7 6.7 42.6/81.6 40.ft
Chevy Blazer  4.3 V-6 190 hp 183.3 x 67.8 x 64.2 7.5 37.3/74.1 50 ft
Toyota 4Runner 2.7 4 cyl 150 hp or 3.4 V-6 183 hp 178.7 x 66.5 x 69.3 9.8 44.6/79.7 39 ft
Nissan Pathfinder 3.3 V-6 168 hp 188.5 x 70.2 x 67.7 7.2 42.6/81.6 40 ft
Jeep Cherokee 4dr 4wd 2.5 4 cyl 125 hp or 4.0 I-6 190 hp 167.5 x 69.4 x 64.0 8.1 32.9/69.0 38 ft
Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 I-6 185 hp or 5.2 V-8 220 hp or 5.9 V-8 245 hp 177.2 x 70.7 x 64.9 8.3 40.9/79.3 39 ft
Mercedes Benz ML320 3.2 V-6 215 hp 180.6 x 72.2 x 69.9 8.4 44.7/85.4 na
Lexus RX300 3.0 V-6 220 hp 180.1 x 71.5 x 65.7 7.7 39.8/75.2 na
1998 Forester comparison
Model
 
Engine overall length x width x height
in inches
Ground Clearance
in inches
cargo capacity in cubic feet
rear seat up/down
Turning Radius
in feet
Subaru Forester 2.5 4 cyl 
165 hp
MPG- auto trans: 21-26
175.2 x 68.3 x 65.0 7.5 33.2/64.6 38.3 ft
Toyota Rav-4 
4 door, 4 wd
2.0 4 cyl 127 hp 163.8 x 66.7 x 65.2 7.5 26.8/57.9 38 ft
Suzuki Sidekick 
4 door 4wd
1.6 4 cyl 95 hp or
1.8 4 cyl 120 hp
158.7 x 64.4 x 66.5 7.5 21.0/45.0 35 ft
Kia Sportage 4dr 4wd 2.0 4 cyl 130 hp 170.3 x 68.1 x 65.0 7.9 25.8/55.4 na
Honda CRV 2.0 4 cyl 126 hp 177.6 x 68.9 x 65.9 8.1 29.6/67.2 na
Jeep Wrangler 2.5 4 cyl 120 hp or 
4.0 I-6 181 hp
153. x 66.7 x 71.1 8.5 11.5/38.9 39 ft

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