2012 Subaru Outback Specifications

4-Door Wgn H4 Automatic 2.5i
MSRP based on 4-Door Wgn H4 Automatic 2.5i
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 22 mpg City/29 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas Flat 4, 2.5L
EPA Class Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Style Name 2.5i Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style Station Wagon
Transmission Lineartronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) -inc: steering wheel-mounted paddle-shifters, 6-speed manual mode function

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3495
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Leg Room (in) 43.0
Second Shoulder Room (in) 56.1
Passenger Volume (ft³) 105.4
Second Head Room (in) 39.3
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.3
Second Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Head Room (in) 40.8
Second Leg Room (in) 37.8
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) 107.9
Track Width, Rear (in) 61.0
Height, Overall (in) 65.7
Rear Door Opening Width (in) - TBD -
Length, Overall (in) 188.2
Min Ground Clearance (in) 8.7
Track Width, Front (in) 61.0
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 71.7
Rear Door Opening Height (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) 71.3
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) 34.3

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 18.5
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 29

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 170 @ 4000
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection
Engine Type Gas Flat 4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 170 @ 5600
Displacement 2.5L/150
Transmission
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.53 - 0.61
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Continuously Variable Ratio
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.90
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.36
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 1
Third Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Clutch Size (in) NA
Brakes
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.3 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.6 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Steering
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 36.8
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 16.1
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) NA
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.2
Tires
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size - TBD -
Front Tire Size 215/70R16
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size 215/70R16
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in) - TBD -
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) NA
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) NA
Suspension Type - Rear Double Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) NA
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) NA
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) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear Yes
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)
Electronic brake-force distribution system (EBD)
Brake assist
Electronic parking brake (EPB)
Hill Holder
Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
Daytime running lights (DRL)
Driver & front passenger advanced airbags
Driver & front passenger pelvis/torso side airbags
Front & rear side curtain airbags
Rollover sensor
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts -inc: pretensioners,...
3-point rear seatbelts at all seating positions
LATCH child safety seat anchor 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) - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 110
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 2700
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 405
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 270
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 2700
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