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Curb Weight | 3498 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 105.4 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 40.8 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 43.0 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 8.7 inches | ||
Overall Length | 188.2 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 56.3 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 2700 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 71.3 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 36.8 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 107.9 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Fog Lights | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Roof Rails | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 22 mpg | ||
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Highway | 29 mpg | ||
Combined | 24 mpg |
Drivetrain | AWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available |
Horsepower | 170 @ 5600 RPM | ||
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Torque | 170 @ 4000 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, PZEV, 2.5 Liter |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |
If you value the capability of an SUV to handle cargo and rough roads, but appreciate high ratings for safety, fuel-efficiency and driving enjoyment, the Outback wagon is likely the best mix of these virtues on the market. Subaru’s flat "boxer" engine and all-wheel drive lower the car’s center of gravity, for more stable handling.
If you need a third-row seat or tow heavy loads, a traditional SUV might be a better fit. If you prefer more carlike styling, consider a Volvo XC70 or Toyota Venza. Not everyone likes the Lineartronic continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) that is offered with the 4-cylinder, but it is among the best of its kind.
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| Price | $6,950 | $6,100 | $5,300 | $5,800 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.6 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.7 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 22/Hwy 29/Comb 24 MPG | City 24/Hwy 31/Comb 26 MPG | City 21/Hwy 29/Comb 24 MPG | City 18/Hwy 24/Comb 20 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Safety Rating | 4.0 | N/A | 4.0 | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | 5 years or 50000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 170 @ 5600 RPM | 170 @ 5700 RPM | 211 @ 4300 RPM | 240 @ 6400 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, PZEV, 2.5 Liter | 5-Cyl, PZEV, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, 3.2 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |