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Curb Weight | 3460 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 92.6 cu.ft. | ||
EPA Total Interior | 97.4 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.7 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 44.1 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 8.4 inches | ||
Overall Length | 189.0 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 54.4 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 2700 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 33.5 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 35.4 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 105.1 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 69.7 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Fog Lights | Available | ||
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Roof Rails | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 18 mpg | ||
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Highway | 24 mpg | ||
Combined | 20 mpg |
Drivetrain | AWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
5 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium | ||
Limited Slip Differential | Available |
Horsepower | 243 @ 6000 RPM | ||
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Torque | 241 @ 3600 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.5 Liter |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |
If you need the sure-footed traction of all-wheel drive but shudder at the thought of driving a big, fuel-inefficient SUV, the 2008 Subaru Outback is the answer. All-wheel-drive confidence and new safety features add up to a prudent and pleasurable road experience, heightened by a comfortable highway ride.
If you need an off-road vehicle that can also tow heavy loads and seat seven, the Outback is no match for a truck-based, V8-powered SUV.
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| Price | $5,625 | $5,100 | $5,300 | $5,700 | |
| KBB.com Rating | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.2 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 4.1 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 18/Hwy 24/Comb 20 MPG | City 23/Hwy 27/Comb 24 MPG | City 18/Hwy 27/Comb 21 MPG | City 16/Hwy 21/Comb 18 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Safety Rating | N/A | 3.0 | N/A | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 243 @ 6000 RPM | 158 @ 6400 RPM | 235 @ 6400 RPM | 302 @ 6500 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, 3.2 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | FWD | AWD |