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2006 Subaru Outback
Compared with 2005

What's new for 2006.

Trims

  • New: 3.0 R Wagon, 3.0 R L.L.Bean Edition, 3.0 R VDC Limited Wagon
  • Dropped: 2.5 XT Wagon, 3.0R VDC Limited Wagon, 3.0R L.L.Bean Edition Wagon, 3.0R Sedan

Powertrain

  • New engine: 2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER
  • New engine: 2.5-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER
  • New engine: 3.0-liter DOHC aluminum-alloy 24-valve 6-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER

Trims

6 configurations

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2006 Subaru Outback

2.5i Wagon

Horsepower
175
City MPG
20
Highway MPG
26
Engine
2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER
Horsepower
175 hp
Torque
169 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed manual
City / highway MPG
20 / 26
Seating
5 seats
Wheel size
17 in
Ground clearance
8.4 in
Cargo, seats up
–
Towing capacity
–

Standard equipment

  • Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
  • Heavy-duty raised suspension
  • 17-inch 7-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels
  • 8-way power driver's seat
  • 4-stage heated front seats
  • Roof rails with crossbars (100 lbs capacity)
  • 120-watt 6-speaker audio system with single-disc CD
  • Projector-beam low-beam headlights
  • Fog lights
  • Air conditioning with rotary controls
  • 60/40-split flat-folding rear seatback

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"Optional" means the feature needs an upgrade or package.

6 of 6 trims
2006 Subaru Outback · Full trim comparison
Trim
2.5i Wagon
2.5i Limited Wagon
2.5 XT Limited Wagon
3.0 R Wagon
3.0 R L.L.Bean Edition
3.0 R VDC Limited Wagon
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)20 / 26 / 2220 / 26 / 2220 / 26 / 2220 / 26 / 2220 / 26 / 2220 / 26 / 22
Horsepower175 hp175 hp250 hp250 hp250 hp250 hp
Seating capacity5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats
2.5i Wagon2.5i Limited Wagon2.5 XT Limited Wagon3.0 R Wagon3.0 R L.L.Bean Edition3.0 R VDC Limited Wagon
DrivetrainSymmetrical All-Wheel DriveSymmetrical All-Wheel DriveSymmetrical All-Wheel DriveSymmetrical All-Wheel DriveSymmetrical All-Wheel DriveSymmetrical All-Wheel Drive
Transmission5-speed manual5-speed manual5-speed manual5-speed adaptive electronic direct-control automatic5-speed adaptive electronic direct-control automatic5-speed adaptive electronic direct-control automatic
Name2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER3.0-liter DOHC aluminum-alloy 24-valve 6-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER3.0-liter DOHC aluminum-alloy 24-valve 6-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER3.0-liter DOHC aluminum-alloy 24-valve 6-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER
Type4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed6-cylinder horizontally opposed6-cylinder horizontally opposed6-cylinder horizontally opposed
Displacement l2.52.52.5333
Aspirationnaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratedturbochargednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspirated
Valvetraini-Active Valve Lift Systemi-Active Valve Lift SystemActive Valve Control System (AVCS)Active Valve Control System and Active Valve Lift SystemActive Valve Control System and Active Valve Lift SystemActive Valve Control System and Active Valve Lift System
Horsepower175175250250250250
Horsepower RPM600060006000660066006600
Torque lb ft169169250219219219
Torque RPM440044003600420042004200
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Premium unleaded gasoline (91 octane) recommendedPremium unleaded gasoline (91 octane) recommendedPremium unleaded gasoline (91 octane) recommendedPremium unleaded gasoline (91 octane) recommended
2.5i Wagon2.5i Limited Wagon2.5 XT Limited Wagon3.0 R Wagon3.0 R L.L.Bean Edition3.0 R VDC Limited Wagon
City MPG202020202020
Highway MPG262626262626
Combined MPG222222222222
2.5i Wagon2.5i Limited Wagon2.5 XT Limited Wagon3.0 R Wagon3.0 R L.L.Bean Edition3.0 R VDC Limited Wagon
Length (in)188.7188.7188.7188.7188.7188.7
Width (in)69.769.769.769.769.769.7
Height (in)63.263.263.263.263.263.2
Wheelbase (in)105.1105.1105.1105.1105.1105.1
Ground clearance (in)8.48.48.78.48.48.4
2.5i Wagon2.5i Limited Wagon2.5 XT Limited Wagon3.0 R Wagon3.0 R L.L.Bean Edition3.0 R VDC Limited Wagon
Wheel size (in)171717171717
Wheel materialaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloy
Wheel finishSilver-finishedSilver-finishedSilver-finishedSilver-finishedSilver-finishedSilver-finished
Tire spec225/55 R17 95V M+S all-season225/55 R17 95V M+S all-season225/55 R17 95V M+S all-season225/55 R17 95V M+S all-season225/55 R17 95V M+S all-season225/55 R17 95V M+S all-season
2.5i Wagon2.5i Limited Wagon2.5 XT Limited Wagon3.0 R Wagon3.0 R L.L.Bean Edition3.0 R VDC Limited Wagon
Side curtain airbagsYesYesYesYesYesYes
Abs standardYesYesYesYesYesYes
Electronic brake force distributionYesYesYesYesYesYes
Front airbagsYesYesYesYesYesYes
2.5i Wagon2.5i Limited Wagon2.5 XT Limited Wagon3.0 R Wagon3.0 R L.L.Bean Edition3.0 R VDC Limited Wagon
Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveYesYesYesYesYesYes
Heavy-duty raised suspensionYesYesYesYesYesYes
17-inch 7-spoke aluminum-alloy wheelsYesYesYesYesYesYes
8-way power driver's seatYesYesYesYesYesYes
4-stage heated front seatsYesYesYesYesYesYes
Roof rails with crossbars (100 lbs capacity)YesYesYesYesYesYes
120-watt 6-speaker audio system with single-disc CDYesYesYesYesYesYes
Projector-beam low-beam headlightsYesYesYesYesYesYes
Fog lightsYesYesYesYesYesYes
Air conditioning with rotary controlsYesYesYesYesYesYes
60/40-split flat-folding rear seatbackYesYesYesYesYesYes
Leather-trimmed upholstery-YesYes---
Panoramic tilt/sliding dual-panel moonroof-YesYes--Yes
Dual-zone automatic digital climate control-YesYesYesYesYes
120-watt 6-speaker audio system with 6-disc in-dash CD changer-YesYesYesYesYes
Body-color door handles and side mirrors-YesYes---
Leather-wrapped shifter handle-YesYes---
250-hp Turbocharged engine--Yes---
Aluminum-alloy hood with functional scoop--Yes---
Performance-design front seats--Yes---
Sport-design electroluminescent lighting--Yes---
Body-color side mirrors with integrated turn signals--Yes---
Reinforced 5-speed manual transmission with dual-mass flywheel--Yes---
250-hp 6-cylinder engine---YesYesYes
Premium cloth upholstery---YesYesYes
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)---YesYesYes
L.L.Bean-embossed two-tone leather-trimmed upholstery----YesYes
Wood and leather-wrapped 3-spoke MOMO brand steering wheel----YesYes
L.L.Bean embroidered floor mats----YesYes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass----YesYes
Available in Sedan body style----See conditionSee condition
Gray finish on 17-inch 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels----YesYes
Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) stability system-----Yes
160-watt 7-speaker premium audio system with subwoofer-----Yes
MP3 capability-----Yes
Touch-screen GPS navigation system-----Yes
Steering wheel-mounted audio controls-----Yes