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2009 Subaru Outback
2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon

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2009 Subaru Outback
MSRP $30,995 - $43,595
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2009 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
MSRP $28,975 - $47,675
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas Flat 4 Cyl Gas Flat 6 Cyl
Turbocharged Gas I4 Gas V6
Displacement
2.5L/150 3.0L/183
2.0L/121 3.6L/220
Fuel System
SMPI
DI
Horsepower
170 hp @ 6000 rpm 245 hp @ 6600 rpm
200 hp @ 5100-6000 rpm 280 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque
170 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm 215 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm
207 ft-lb @ 1700-5000 rpm 265 ft-lb @ 2750 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
4-speed SPORTSHIFT automatic transmission w/OD, normal/SPORT/SPORTSHIFT modes Transmission shift lock 5-speed manual transmission w/OD 5-speed SPORTSHIFT automatic transmission w/OD, normal/SPORTSHIFT modes, variable torque distribution, blipping control
6-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic & OD 6-speed manual transmission w/OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
10.4 - 12.1 L/100 km
10.0 - 12.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.5 - 8.3 L/100 km
6.6 - 8.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.5 - 12.1 L/100 km
6.6 - 12.7 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
64.0 L
70.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
983 - 1,029 mm
975 mm
Front Leg Room
1,120 mm
1,052 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,382 mm
1,415 mm
Rear Head Room
937 - 1,001 mm
980 mm
Rear Leg Room
861 mm
958 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,364 mm
1,387 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
2,710 mm
Length, Overall
4,801 mm
4,775 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,770 mm
1,821 mm
Height, Overall
1,565 mm
1,516 mm
Min Ground Clearance
213 - 216 mm
132 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,521 - 1,649 kg
1,514 - 1,732 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/60HR16 P225/55VR17
215/55R16H 235/45R17H 235/40R18H
Rear Tire Size
P225/60HR16 P225/55VR17
215/55R16H 235/45R17H 235/40R18H
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Standard
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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