2008 Subaru Outback specs & colors
Station Wagon
MSRP
- 4dr H4 Man
- $21,995
- 4dr H4 Man
- $22,195
- 4dr H4 Auto
- $22,995
- 4dr H4 Auto
- $23,195
- 4dr H4 Man 2.5i
- $23,595
- 4dr H4 Man 2.5i
- $23,795
- 4dr H4 Auto 2.5i
- $24,595
- 4dr H4 Auto 2.5i
- $24,795
- 4dr H4 Auto LL Bean w/Nav
- $26,295
- 4dr H4 Auto LL Bean w/Nav
- $26,495
- 4dr H4 Auto LL Bean w/Nav/VDC
- $26,595
- 4dr H4 Auto LL Bean w/Nav/VDC
- $26,795
- 4dr H4 Auto Ltd
- $27,395
- 4dr H4 Auto Ltd
- $27,595
- 4dr H4 Auto Ltd w/VDC
- $27,695
- 4dr H4 Auto Ltd w/VDC
- $27,895
- 4dr H4 Auto Ltd LL Bean w/Nav
- $28,995
- 4dr H4 Auto Ltd LL Bean w/Nav
- $29,195
- 4dr H4 Auto Ltd LL Bean w/Nav/VDC
- $29,295
- 4dr H4 Auto Ltd LL Bean Nav/VC
- $29,495
- 4dr H4 Man XT Ltd
- $30,995
- 4dr H4 Man XT Ltd
- $30,995
- 4dr H6 Auto 3.0R LL Bean
- $31,495
- 4dr H6 Auto 3.0R LL Bean
- $31,495
- 4dr H4 Auto XT Ltd
- $32,195
- 4dr H4 Auto XT Ltd
- $32,195
- 4dr H6 Auto 3.0R LL Bean w/Nav
- $33,495
- 4dr H6 Auto 3.0R LL Bean w/Nav
- $33,495
- 4dr H4 Auto XT Ltd w/Nav
- $34,195
- 4dr H4 Auto XT Ltd w/Nav
- $34,195
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Off Black
Taupe
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
Gas 4-Cyl
Engine Type
|
19 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
|
169 hp
Horsepower
|
5
Seating Capacity
|
Brakes
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
|
10.6 x 0.39 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
11.5 x 0.94 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
|
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
|
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
|
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
|
Power
Brake Type
|
Electrical
110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
|
490
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
|
Engine
2.5L/150
Displacement
|
Gas 4-Cyl
Engine Type
|
175 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
|
169 @ 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
|
M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
|
19 City / 26 Hwy
MPG
|
6.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
|
Measurements
97 ft³
Passenger Volume
|
5
Passenger Capacity
|
51 in
Front Hip Room
|
34 in
Second Leg Room
|
39 in
Second Head Room
|
54 in
Front Shoulder Room
|
44 in
Front Leg Room
|
41 in
Front Head Room
|
54 in
Second Shoulder Room
|
N/A
Trunk Volume
|
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
|
34 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
|
66 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
|
27 in
Liftover Height
|
33 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
|
42 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
|
43 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
|
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
|
67 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
|
73 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
|
Not Available in
Rear Door Opening Width
|
34 in
Rear Door Opening Height
|
8 in
Min Ground Clearance
|
59 in
Track Width, Rear
|
59 in
Track Width, Front
|
63 in
Height, Overall
|
70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
189 in
Length, Overall
|
105 in
Wheelbase
|
53 in
Second Hip Room
|
Steering
Not Available ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
Not Available
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
|
Not Available
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
|
Suspension
w/antisquat
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
|
w/Lower L-Arms
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
|
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
|
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
|
Tires & Wheels
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
|
Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
|
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
|
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
|
Compact
Spare Tire Size
|
225/60VR16
Rear Tire Size
|
225/60VR16
Front Tire Size
|
Not Available
Spare Wheel Material
|
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
|
Weight & Capacity
200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
2,700 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
2,700 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
3,320 lbs
Base Curb Weight
|
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
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