Compare 2008 Subaru Outback specifications by trim levels
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Outback is a 5-seat Wagon from Subaru, which first hit the market back in 2000.
With the price tag ranging from $21,995 to $31,495, the Subaru Outback faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Acura RDX, Audi allroad, Buick Encore.
The Subaru Outback has a maximum towing capacity of 3000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The Subaru Outback boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 24 to 26 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.
The maximum width and height is 69.70mm x 189.00mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2008 Subaru Outback
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Fuel Tank: 16.9 gal
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Wheelbase: 105.1 in
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MPG: 19 city/26 hwy
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0-60 mph: 8.6 sec
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Towing: 2700 lbs
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Towing capacity: 2700 lbs
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Curb: 3350 lbs
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Tires: P225/60HR16.0 RBL AS
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Cargo: 33.5 cu.ft
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Passenger capacity: 5
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Dimensions(LxWxH): 189 x 69.7 x 61.6
2008 Subaru Outback Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The Subaru Outback is offered in 7 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades
Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Subaru Outback safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.
Compare the Subaru Outback specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.
Specs
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Main Info
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Body Style Wagon
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Doors 4
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Engine
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Horsepower 170 hp –
245 hp -
Torque 170 lb-ft. –
241 lb-ft. -
0-60mph / 0-100kmh 7.4 - 9.2 sec
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1/4 mile time 15.8 - 17.1 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 189 in
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Width 69.7 in
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Height 61.6 in
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Wheelbase 105.1 in
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Curb Weight 3350 lbs
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GVWR 4435 lbs
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Towing capacity 2700 lbs
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Turning radius 17.7 ft
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CAPACITY
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Seats 5
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Passenger volume 98
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 16.9 gal
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City 17 - 20 mpg
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Combined 21 - 23 mpg
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Highway 24 - 26 mpg
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Highway range 405.6 - 439.4 mi
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Specifications 
Base 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
2.5 i L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon |
2.5i 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
2.5i Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
Exterior length | |||
189.00 in | 189.00 in | 189.00 in | 189.00 in |
Exterior body width | |||
69.70 in | 69.70 in | 69.70 in | 69.70 in |
Exterior height | |||
61.60 in | 63.20 in | 63.20 in | 63.20 in |
Horsepower | |||
170 | 170 | 170 | 170 |
Torque | |||
170 | 170 | 170 | 170 |
SAEJ1349 AUG2004 compliant | |||
3761 | – | – | – |
Fuel economy - city | |||
19 mpg | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | 20 mpg |
Fuel economy - highway | |||
26 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
8.60 seconds | 8.10 seconds | 8.60 seconds | 8.10 seconds |
1/4 mile time | |||
16.80 seconds | 16.00 seconds | 16.80 seconds | 16.00 seconds |
1/4 mile speed | |||
83 mph | 80 mph | 83 mph | 80 mph |
Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
0.80 | 0.90 | 0.80 | 0.90 |
Slalom speed | |||
60 mph | 60 mph | 60 mph | 60 mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | |||
3.92/3.11 " | 3.92/3.11 " | 3.92/3.11 " | 3.92/3.11 " |
Curb weight | |||
3350.00 lbs | 3400.00 lbs | 3350.00 lbs | 3460.00 lbs |
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
4435.00 lbs | 4435.00 lbs | 4435.00 lbs | 4435.00 lbs |
Maximum Trailer Weight | |||
2700.00 lbs. | 2700.00 lbs. | 2700.00 lbs. | 2700.00 lbs. |
Wheelbase | |||
105.10 in | 105.10 in | 105.10 in | 105.10 in |
Front track | |||
58.90 " | 58.90 " | 58.90 " | 58.90 " |
Rear track | |||
58.70 " | 58.70 " | 58.70 " | 58.70 " |
Turning radius | |||
17.70 | 17.70 | 17.70 | 17.70 |
Front legroom | |||
44.10 in | 44.10 in | 44.10 in | 44.10 in |
Rear legroom | |||
33.90 in | 33.90 in | 33.90 in | 33.90 in |
Front headroom | |||
40.50 in | 40.50 in | 40.50 in | 38.70 in |
Rear headroom | |||
39.10 in | 39.10 in | 39.10 in | 37.10 in |
Front hip room | |||
51.00 in | 51.00 in | 51.00 in | 51.00 in |
Rear hip room | |||
52.60 in | 52.60 in | 52.60 in | 52.60 in |
Front shoulder room | |||
54.40 in | 54.40 in | 54.40 in | 54.40 in |
Rear shoulder room | |||
53.70 in | 53.70 in | 53.70 in | 53.70 in |
Luggage volume | |||
33.50 cu.ft. | 33.50 cu.ft. | 33.50 cu.ft. | 33.50 cu.ft. |
Luggage volume (max) | |||
65.40 cu.ft. | 65.40 cu.ft. | 65.40 cu.ft. | 65.40 cu.ft. |
Passenger volume | |||
98 cu.ft. | 98 cu.ft. | 98 cu.ft. | 93 cu.ft. |
Fuel tank | |||
16.90 gal. | 16.90 gal. | 16.90 gal. | 16.90 gal. |
Drag coefficient | |||
0.34 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.34 |
2.5i Limited L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
2.5XT Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
3.0R L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
Exterior length | ||
189.00 in | 189.00 in | 189.00 in |
Exterior body width | ||
69.70 in | 69.70 in | 69.70 in |
Exterior height | ||
63.20 in | 63.20 in | 63.20 in |
Horsepower | ||
170 | 243 | 245 |
Torque | ||
170 | 241 | 215 |
Fuel economy - city | ||
20 mpg | 18 mpg | 17 mpg |
Fuel economy - highway | ||
26 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | ||
8.10 seconds | 9.20 seconds | 7.40 seconds |
1/4 mile time | ||
16.00 seconds | 17.10 seconds | 15.80 seconds |
1/4 mile speed | ||
80 mph | 92 mph | 88 mph |
Lateral acceleration (g) | ||
0.90 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
Slalom speed | ||
60 mph | 60 mph | 60 mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | ||
3.92/3.11 " | 3.92/3.11 " | 3.51/3.15 " |
Curb weight | ||
3465.00 lbs | 3535.00 lbs | 3625.00 lbs |
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | ||
4325.00 lbs | 4545.00 lbs | 4635.00 lbs |
Maximum Trailer Weight | ||
2700.00 lbs. | 2700.00 lbs. | 3000.00 lbs. |
Wheelbase | ||
105.10 in | 105.10 in | 105.10 in |
Front track | ||
58.90 " | 58.90 " | 58.90 " |
Rear track | ||
58.70 " | 58.70 " | 58.70 " |
Turning radius | ||
17.70 | 17.70 | 17.70 |
Front legroom | ||
44.10 in | 44.10 in | 44.10 in |
Rear legroom | ||
33.90 in | 33.90 in | 33.90 in |
Front headroom | ||
38.70 in | 38.70 in | 38.70 in |
Rear headroom | ||
37.10 in | 37.10 in | 37.10 in |
Front hip room | ||
51.00 in | 51.00 in | 51.00 in |
Rear hip room | ||
52.60 in | 52.60 in | 52.60 in |
Front shoulder room | ||
54.40 in | 54.40 in | 54.40 in |
Rear shoulder room | ||
53.70 in | 53.70 in | 53.70 in |
Luggage volume | ||
33.50 cu.ft. | 33.50 cu.ft. | 33.50 cu.ft. |
Luggage volume (max) | ||
65.40 cu.ft. | 65.40 cu.ft. | 65.40 cu.ft. |
Passenger volume | ||
93 cu.ft. | 93 cu.ft. | 93 cu.ft. |
Fuel tank | ||
16.90 gal. | 16.90 gal. | 16.90 gal. |
Drag coefficient | ||
0.34 | 0.34 | 0.34 |
Interior Features 
Base 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
2.5 i L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon |
2.5i 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
2.5i Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
12V DC power outlet | |||
2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Overhead console | |||
2881 | – | – | – |
Floor console | |||
2885 | – | – | – |
Floor mats | |||
2889 | – | – | – |
Front windows | |||
2894 | – | – | – |
Rear windows | |||
2897 | – | – | – |
1-touch window down | |||
2905 | – | – | – |
Programmable garage door opener | |||
2908 | – | – | – |
Instrumentation | |||
2910 | – | – | – |
Tachometer | |||
2916 | – | – | – |
Trip computer | |||
2918 | – | – | – |
Water temp gauge | |||
2921 | – | – | – |
Low fuel warning | |||
2923 | – | – | – |
Exterior temperature display | |||
2927 | – | – | – |
Lighting - glovebox | |||
2929 | – | – | – |
Lighting - map lights | |||
2930 | – | – | – |
Lighting - dome light | |||
2934 | – | – | – |
Lighting - cargo light | |||
2937 | – | – | – |
Illuminated vanity mirrors | |||
2939 | – | – | – |
Rear window defogger | |||
2942 | – | – | – |
Rear view mirror | |||
2945 | – | – | – |
Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | |||
2947 | – | – | – |
Fuel door release | |||
2950 | – | – | – |
Seatback storage pockets | |||
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column | |||
2959 | – | – | – |
Steering wheel material | |||
2985 | – | – | – |
Cargo net | |||
3783 | – | – | – |
Ashtray | |||
3786 | – | – | – |
Auxiliary visors | |||
4016 | – | – | – |
Cargo Net - Pet Guard | |||
4179 | 4179 | 4179 | – |
2.5i Limited L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
2.5XT Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
3.0R L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
12V DC power outlet | ||
3 | 3 | 3 |
Seatback storage pockets | ||
1 | 1 | 1 |
Cargo Net - Pet Guard | ||
4179 | 4179 | – |
Exterior Features 
Base 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
2.5 i L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon |
2.5i 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
2.5i Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
Door count | |||
4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Rear cargo door | |||
3450 | – | – | – |
Tinted windows | |||
3461 | – | – | – |
Rear window type | |||
3462 | – | – | – |
Mirrors | |||
3470 | – | – | – |
Spoiler | |||
3480 | – | – | – |
Front tires | |||
P225/60HR16.0 RBL AS | P225/55VR17.0 RBL AS | P225/55VR17.0 RBL AS | P225/55VR17.0 RBL AS |
Wheels | |||
16" steel | 17" silver aluminum | 17" silver aluminum | 17" silver aluminum |
Spare tire and wheel | |||
3488 | – | – | – |
Windshield wipers - front | |||
3496 | – | – | – |
Rear window wipers | |||
3497 | – | – | – |
Bodyside mouldings | |||
3794 | – | – | – |
Roof rack | |||
3798 | – | – | – |
Mud flaps | |||
3804 | – | – | – |
Roof rails | |||
4009 | – | – | – |
Fender flares | |||
4014 | – | – | – |
Rear step bumper | |||
4056 | – | – | – |
Sunroof | |||
1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | – | – | – |
2.5i Limited L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
2.5XT Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
3.0R L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
Door count | ||
4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Sunroof | ||
1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st and 2nd row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
Front tires | ||
P225/55VR17.0 RBL AS | P225/55VR17.0 RBL AS | P225/55VR17.0 RBL AS |
Wheels | ||
17" silver aluminum | 17" silver aluminum | 17" painted aluminum |
Seats 
Base 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
2.5 i L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon |
2.5i 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
2.5i Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
Standard seating | |||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Front driver seat direction controls | |||
3002 | – | – | – |
Front passenger seat direction controls | |||
3012 | – | – | – |
Lumbar support | |||
3018 | – | – | – |
Front armrests | |||
3021 | – | – | – |
Front head restraints | |||
3026 | – | – | – |
Rear seats | |||
3051 | – | – | – |
Rear head restraints | |||
3080 | – | – | – |
Seat trim | |||
3110 | – | – | – |
2.5i Limited L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
2.5XT Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
3.0R L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
Standard seating | ||
5 | 5 | 5 |
Entertainment System 
Base 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
2.5 i L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon |
2.5i 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
2.5i Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
Speakers | |||
6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
1st row LCD screen | |||
1 | – | – | – |
2.5i Limited L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
2.5XT Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
3.0R L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
Speakers | ||
6 | 6 | 6 |
1st row LCD screen | ||
1 | 1 | 1 |
Safety and Security Features 
Base 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
2.5 i L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon |
2.5i 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
2.5i Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
Door curb lights | |||
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Illuminated entry | |||
3273 | – | – | – |
Remote keyless entry | |||
3274 | – | – | – |
Panic alarm | |||
3280 | – | – | – |
Door locks | |||
3283 | – | – | – |
Content theft deterrent alarm system | |||
3286 | – | – | – |
Ignition disable | |||
3302 | – | – | – |
Low tire pressure warning | |||
3309 | – | – | – |
First aid kit | |||
3787 | – | – | – |
2.5i Limited L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
2.5XT Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
3.0R L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
Door curb lights | ||
2 | 2 | 2 |
Mechanical Features 
Base 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
2.5 i L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon |
2.5i 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
2.5i Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
Axle ratio | |||
4.11 | 4.44 | 4.11 | 4.44 |
Engine block heater | |||
3812 | – | – | – |
Remote vehicle starting system | |||
3814 | – | – | – |
2.5i Limited L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
2.5XT Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
3.0R L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
Axle ratio | ||
4.44 | 4.44 | 3.27 |
Other Specs 
Base 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
2.5 i L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon |
2.5i 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
2.5i Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
Maximum towing capacity | |||
2700 lbs. | 2700 lbs. | 2700 lbs. | 2700 lbs. |
2.5i Limited L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
2.5XT Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
3.0R L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon |
Maximum towing capacity | ||
2700 lbs. | 2700 lbs. | 3000 lbs. |