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2012 Subaru Outback
MSRP $28,995 - $39,495
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2013 Subaru Outback
MSRP $28,495 - $39,995
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas Flat 4 Cyl Gas Flat 6 Cyl
Gas Flat 6 Cyl Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Displacement
2.5L/- TBD - 3.6L/- TBD -
3.6L/- TBD - 2.5L/- TBD -
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower
170 hp @ 5600 rpm 256 hp @ 6000 rpm
256 hp @ 6000 rpm 173 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque
170 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 247 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
247 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm 174 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Lineartronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) w/manual mode Transmission shift lock 6-speed manual transmission w/OD 5-speed SPORTSHIFT automatic transmission w/OD, SPORTSHIFT modes, variable torque distribution, blipping control
5-speed automatic transmission -inc: manual mode, blipping control Transmission shift lock Lineartronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) w/manual mode 6-speed manual transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
9.5 - 11.8 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.9 - 8.2 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.9 - 11.8 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Capacity
70.0 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
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
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
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
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
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
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
Standard
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
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
983 - 1,036 mm
982 - 1,036 mm
Front Leg Room
1,092 mm
1,091 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,430 mm
1,430 mm
Rear Head Room
998 mm
999 mm
Rear Leg Room
960 mm
960 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,425 mm
1,426 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,741 mm
2,740 mm
Length, Overall
4,780 mm
4,800 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,821 mm
1,820 mm
Height, Overall
1,669 mm
1,670 mm
Min Ground Clearance
221 mm
220 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,543 - 1,649 kg
1,554 - 1,656 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/60TR17
P225/60TR17
Rear Tire Size
P225/60TR17
P225/60TR17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Standard
Standard
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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