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If you need the sure-footed traction of all-wheel drive but shudder at the thought of driving a big, fuel-inefficient SUV, the 2009 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 | $3,790 | $4,173 | $3,937 | $4,181 | |
KBB.com Rating | N/A | 3.7 | N/A | N/A | |
Consumer Rating | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.1 | |
Fuel Economy | City 20/Hwy 26/Comb 22 MPG | City 25/Hwy 30/Comb 27 MPG | City 22/Hwy 30/Comb 25 MPG | City 22/Hwy 31/Comb 25 MPG | |
Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Flexible Fuel | Gas | |
Safety Rating | N/A | 4.0 | N/A | N/A | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | |
Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
Horsepower | 170 @ 6000 RPM | 138 @ 6300 RPM | 155 @ 6100 RPM | 200 @ 6000 RPM | |
Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Flex Fuel, 2.2 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |