2009 Subaru Outback Specifications

4-Door H4 Automatic
MSRP based on 4-Door H4 Automatic
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 20 mpg City/26 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas 4-Cyl, 2.5L
EPA Class Mid-Size Station Wagon
Style Name 2.5i Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style Station Wagon
Transmission 4-speed "SPORTSHIFT" automatic transmission
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Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Mid-Size Station Wagon
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3365
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 51.0
Front Leg Room (in) 44.1
Second Shoulder Room (in) 53.7
Passenger Volume (ft³) 97.4
Second Head Room (in) 39.1
Front Shoulder Room (in) 54.4
Second Hip Room (in) 52.6
Front Head Room (in) 40.5
Second Leg Room (in) 33.9
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) 105.1
Track Width, Rear (in) 58.7
Height, Overall (in) 63.2
Rear Door Opening Width (in) NA
Length, Overall (in) 188.7
Min Ground Clearance (in) 8.4
Track Width, Front (in) 58.9
Liftover Height (in) 26.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 69.7
Rear Door Opening Height (in) 33.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) 73.0
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) 32.5
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) 43.0
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) 67.0
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) 66.2
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 42.2
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) 33.5

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 16.9
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 26

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 175 @ 6000
Fuel System MPFI
Engine Type Gas 4-Cyl
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 169 @ 4400
Displacement 2.5L/150
Transmission
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.79
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic,
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.69
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.44
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.55
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.27
Trans Description Cont. Again Sportshift
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Clutch Size (in) NA
Brakes
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.6 x 0.39
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.5 x 0.94
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Steering
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall NA
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) NA
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) NA
Tires
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size Compact
Front Tire Size 225/60VR16
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size 225/60VR16
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material NA
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) NA
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) NA
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/antisquat
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) NA
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Lower L-Arms
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor Yes
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control Yes
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake-force...
Vehicle dynamics control (VDC)
5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers
Daytime running lights
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags (SRS)
Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)
Side curtain airbags (SRS)
Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners &...
3-point rear seatbelts on all seating positions
LATCH child safety seat anchorage system
Rear child safety locks
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Safety brake pedal system

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 5
Drivetrain Miles/km 60,000
Drivetrain Years 5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 36,000
Roadside Assistance Years 3

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 6.7
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 490
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 110
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 2700
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 200
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 2700
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Gas Mileage
20 mpg City / 26 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
20 mpg City / 26 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
20 mpg City / 26 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
20 mpg City / 26 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas 4-Cyl
Engine
Gas 4-Cyl
Engine
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Engine
Gas 4-Cyl
Horsepower
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Horsepower
169 @ 4400
Horsepower
169 @ 4400
Horsepower
169 @ 4400
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
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Passenger Capacity
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Passenger Capacity
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Passenger Capacity
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Passenger Capacity
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Transmission
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