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2009 Subaru Outback Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| Body | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in |
| Length | 188.7 in |
| Width | 69.7 in |
| Height | 63.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3375 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Subaru Outback
| 2009 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
This is a big one for me since I'm 6'6". The seat is very comfortable, even with my long legs. With it all the way back, I can fit in the rear seat as well. Also, heated seats are a wonderful thing. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
It seems to have as much room as my Chevy Suburban. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
More then enough room for my children and their car seats. Much more room compared to my VW Passat Wagon I traded in. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The driver's seat with its 10 way adjustments was rival to Volvo's orthopedic chair. The passenger seat, however was akin to something out of a Yaris & this was the main reason we did not buy this car. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2009 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There are no adjustements for height, lumbar or tilt for the passenger in any of the available trim levels. We would have bought this car new from the dealer otherwise. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
One complaint is the hard, short driver's seat. I use a gel cushion. I had after market leather installed. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage see full Subaru Outback review |
2009 Subaru Outback 4-door Wagon Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | 2.5i | 2.5 XT Limited | 3.0R Limited |
| Standard Engine | 2.5L H4 OHC-4v 170 hp@6000 170 lb-ft@4400 | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 | 3.0L H6 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6600 215 lb-ft@4200 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | |
| Standard Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Standard Tires | 225/60HR16 tires | 225/55VR17 tires | 225/55VR17 tires |
| Optional Tires | 225/55VR17 tires |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2009 Subaru Outback
| 2009 Subaru Outback Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
The all wheel drive is wonderful and really does give amazing traction for a vehicle that drives like a car. The CVT takes a little getting used to but provides for a uniquely smooth ride. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Our 2010 Outback is averaging 25+ mpg in town and 30+ on the road. The CVT is different to drive but adequate for everything except the drag strip. I am very pleased with the power from the improved 2.5 boxer. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Ground clearance with proven AWD drive. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The H6 engine in the Outback is noticably powerful. I preferred the IDEA of a "proven" (if only 1 year) conventional transmission over the CVT. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
The CVT tranny is excellent. I love how smooth it is not having true "shift points". For a 4 cylinder I am very impressed with the ammount of power it produces for being in such a large vehicle. The option of going to manual from automatic is great. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Plenty of power, if you get it up to 4k rpm. No understeer or oversteer thanks to AWD and very winter capable. The road to my house has 8% to 10% grades and the Outback handled the grades with no problem even when the snow was packed and icy. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3.6 was a fantastic engine for this vehicle, the 2.5 was merely adequate. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
The 4 cyl is adequate for the mountains. I can keep it under 3000 rpm and climb anything at highway speeds of 65 or 70 mph. I don't trust it for quick passing though. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Standard AWD see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
We needed all-wheel drive & it has a proven track record in this area. So far, it has met our expectations (with the exception of low clearance) in this regard. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2009 Subaru Outback Powertrain: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is no 6 speed manual transmission available for the Outback with the 3.6; another reason we did not buy. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Transmission has issues, the TCM has been reflashed 4 times. We've been told that there is not a fix and will not be a recall since it is not a 'safety issue'. Glad we leased it because it is going back; had it been a reliable vehicle we would have purchased at the end of lease. We knew a first model year had risks but never expected this. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Non-turbo is quite slow even in unloaded vehicle. For the price, there were better options. Auto trans model was only 4 speed, not particularly well-matched to engine power and weight of vehicle. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Somewhat clunky automatic transmission. Engine is a bit wheezy when passing. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
could use a few more horses see full Subaru Outback review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2009 Subaru Outback
| 2009 Subaru Outback Tires: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The Continental's started 'bulging' on the inside sidewalls at 11K miles. I am ridiculous about maintaining correct air pressure monthly for both cars. Continental would not replace only adjust. I replaced them with Pirelli P4's. No issues after 8K miles. Also, much quieter and vibrations subsided too. Crap tires are unacceptable on a $34K vehicle. see full Subaru Outback review |
2009 Subaru Outback MSRP and Invoice Prices
| Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
| 4dr Wagon | 2.5i | 22,295 | 21,020 | 695 |
| 4dr Wagon | 2.5 XT Limited | 31,595 | 29,367 | 695 |
| 4dr Wagon | 3.0R Limited | 32,095 | 29,924 | 695 |
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