Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Medium
Production years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Subaru introduced the fourth generation of the Outback in 2009 in April at the New York International Auto Show and built it on the Legacy's fifth-generation platform.
Those were the dark days of the world financial crisis, and most automakers shrunk down their operations. Subaru, on the other hand, chose to invest and launch new products, such as the Outback, also known as the BR or BM. But the cost-cutting measures were seen in this model since it lacked some of the features that made this brand famous around the world, such as the frameless windows.
The car's bodywork was basically a raised version of the Legacy station wagon but with several improvements. Thus, the ground clearance was raised to a respectable 8.7" (22 cm), and the front bumper got a lower unpainted plastic part that housed a splitter and the fog lamps. From its profile, the long-roof vehicle kept the same body panels as its non-raised sibling. Subaru chose not to install trims around the wheel arches to emphasize the car's off-road characteristics. That, along with the dismissal of the double-sized sunroof, was part of the cost-cutting measures.
Inside, the crossover was large enough to accommodate five adult-sized passengers for short jaunts. Still, for long travels, the person seated in the middle position on the rear bench lacked the appropriate space for their feet due to the transmission tunnel. It wasn't very bad, but not comfortable either. Behind the 60/40 split-folding bench, the Outback provided a generous trunk fitted with a very low loading lip.
Under the hood, the Outback received flat-four or flat-six engines ranging between 150 PS (148 hp) and 260 PS (260 hp). On specific markets, Subaru offered turbocharged gasoline engines or turbo-diesel powerplants.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5i 6AT AWD (173 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 2457 cm3 |
Power: | 127 KW @ 5600 RPM 173 HP @ 5600 RPM 170 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 173 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM 235 Nm @ 4100 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 123 mph (198 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/70 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.2 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Height: | 65.7 in (1669 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.2/61.2 in (1,554/1,554 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.7 in (221 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.6 cuFT (527 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
Turning circle: | 35.4 ft (10.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3325 lbs (1508 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4497 lbs (2040 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 194 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5i 6MT AWD (173 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 2457 cm3 |
Power: | 127 KW @ 5600 RPM 173 HP @ 5600 RPM 170 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 173 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM 235 Nm @ 4100 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 125 mph (201 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/70 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.2 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Height: | 65.7 in (1669 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.2/61.2 in (1,554/1,554 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.7 in (221 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.6 cuFT (527 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
Turning circle: | 35.4 ft (10.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3236 lbs (1468 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4431 lbs (2010 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 199 g/km / LEV2/PZEV |
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U.S. Spec |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5i CVT AWD (173 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 2457 cm3 |
Power: | 127 KW @ 5600 RPM 173 HP @ 5600 RPM 170 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 174 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM 236 Nm @ 4100 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/70 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.2 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Height: | 65.7 in (1669 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.2/61.2 in (1,554/1,554 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.7 in (221 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.6 cuFT (527 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
Turning circle: | 35.4 ft (10.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3406 lbs (1545 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4497 lbs (2040 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Notes |
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U.S. Spec |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6R 5AT AWD (260 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H6 |
Displacement: | 3630 cm3 |
Power: | 191.2 KW @ 6000 RPM 260 HP @ 6000 RPM 256 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 247 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 335 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.2 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Height: | 65.7 in (1669 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.2/61.2 in (1,554/1,554 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.7 in (221 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.6 cuFT (527 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
Turning circle: | 35.4 ft (10.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3444 lbs (1562 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4630 lbs (2100 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.3 mpg US (14.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 232 g/km / LEV2/uLEV2 |
Notes |
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U.S. Spec |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0D 6MT AWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 3600 RPM 150 HP @ 3600 RPM 148 BHP @ 3600 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 1800-2400 RPM 350 Nm @ 1800-2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.2 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Height: | 65.7 in (1669 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.6 in (1,539/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.8 in (198 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.6 cuFT (527 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
Turning circle: | 35.4 ft (10.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3508 lbs (1591 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4597 lbs (2085 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 155 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0D CVT AWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 3600 RPM 150 HP @ 3600 RPM 148 BHP @ 3600 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 1600-2400 RPM 350 Nm @ 1600-2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.9 gallons (64.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 188.2 in (4780 mm) |
Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
Height: | 65.7 in (1669 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.6 in (1,539/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.8 in (198 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.6 cuFT (527 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
Turning circle: | 35.4 ft (10.8 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3611 lbs (1638 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4696 lbs (2130 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 166 g/km |