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Outback

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2008 Subaru Outback
Compared with 2007

What's new for 2008.

Trims

  • New: (Base), 2.5i, 2.5i L.L.Bean Edition, 2.5i Limited L.L.Bean Edition
  • Dropped: 2.5i Basic Wagon, 2.5i Wagon

Trims

7 configurations

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2008 Subaru Outback

(Base)

Horsepower
170
City MPG
19
Highway MPG
26
Engine
2.5-liter SOHC aluminum-alloy 16-valve horizontally opposed 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER
Horsepower
170 hp
Torque
170 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Subaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission
5-speed manual
City / highway MPG
19 / 26
Seating
5 seats
Wheel size
16 in
Ground clearance
8.4 in
Cargo, seats up
33.5 cu ft
Towing capacity
–

Standard equipment

  • Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
  • Projector-beam low-beam headlights
  • Black door handles and side mirrors
  • 6-way manually adjustable driver seat
  • Cloth upholstery
  • 100-watt 6-speaker audio system with single-disc CD
  • Power windows and locks
  • Cruise control
  • Cargo-area concealed under-floor storage tray

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

7 of 7 trims
2008 Subaru Outback · Full trim comparison
Trim
(Base)
2.5i
2.5i L.L.Bean Edition
2.5i Limited
2.5i Limited L.L.Bean Edition
2.5 XT Limited
3.0 R L.L.Bean Edition
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)19 / 26 / 2219 / 26 / 2219 / 26 / 2219 / 26 / 2219 / 26 / 2219 / 26 / 2219 / 26 / 22
Horsepower170 hp170 hp170 hp170 hp170 hp243 hp245 hp
Seating capacity5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats
(Base)2.5i2.5i L.L.Bean Edition2.5i Limited2.5i Limited L.L.Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited3.0 R L.L.Bean Edition
DrivetrainSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission5-speed manual5-speed manual5-speed manual5-speed manual5-speed manual5-speed manual5-speed adaptive electronic 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 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 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 BOXER
Type4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed6-cylinder horizontally opposed
Displacement l2.52.52.52.52.52.53
Aspirationnaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratedturbochargednaturally aspirated
Valve systemi-Active Valve Lift Systemi-Active Valve Lift Systemi-Active Valve Lift Systemi-Active Valve Lift Systemi-Active Valve Lift SystemActive Valve Control SystemActive Valve Control System and Active Valve Lift System
Horsepower170170170170170243245
Horsepower RPM6000600060006000600060006600
Torque lb ft170170170170170241215
Torque RPM4400440044004400440036004200
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Premium unleaded gasoline (91 octane) requiredPremium unleaded gasoline (91 octane) recommended
(Base)2.5i2.5i L.L.Bean Edition2.5i Limited2.5i Limited L.L.Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited3.0 R L.L.Bean Edition
City MPG19191919191919
Highway MPG26262626262626
Combined MPG22222222222222
(Base)2.5i2.5i L.L.Bean Edition2.5i Limited2.5i Limited L.L.Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited3.0 R L.L.Bean Edition
Length (in)189189189189189189189
Width (in)69.769.769.769.769.769.769.7
Height (in)63.263.263.263.263.263.263.2
Wheelbase (in)105.1105.1105.1105.1105.1105.1105.1
Ground clearance (in)8.48.48.48.48.48.78.4
(Base)2.5i2.5i L.L.Bean Edition2.5i Limited2.5i Limited L.L.Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited3.0 R L.L.Bean Edition
Cargo volume seats up (cu ft)33.533.533.533.533.533.533.5
Cargo volume max (cu ft)65.465.465.465.465.465.465.4
(Base)2.5i2.5i L.L.Bean Edition2.5i Limited2.5i Limited L.L.Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited3.0 R L.L.Bean Edition
Wheel size (in)16171717171717
Wheel materialsteelaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloy
Wheel finishstyled coversSilver 7-spokeSilver 5-spokeSilver 7-spokeSilver 7-spokeSilver 7-spokeSilver 7-spoke
Tire spec225/60 R16 97H 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-season225/55 R17 95V M+S all-season
(Base)2.5i2.5i L.L.Bean Edition2.5i Limited2.5i Limited L.L.Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited3.0 R L.L.Bean Edition
Abs standardYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Ring shaped reinforcement frameYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Airbags descriptionDual-stage front, side-curtain, and seat-mounted front side-impactDual-stage front, side-curtain, and seat-mounted front side-impactDual-stage front, side-curtain, and seat-mounted front side-impactDual-stage front, side-curtain, and seat-mounted front side-impactDual-stage front, side-curtain, and seat-mounted front side-impactDual-stage front, side-curtain, and seat-mounted front side-impactDual-stage front, side-curtain, and seat-mounted front side-impact
Vdc standard–––––Yes–
(Base)2.5i2.5i L.L.Bean Edition2.5i Limited2.5i Limited L.L.Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited3.0 R L.L.Bean Edition
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Projector-beam low-beam headlightsYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Black door handles and side mirrorsYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
6-way manually adjustable driver seatYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Cloth upholsteryYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
100-watt 6-speaker audio system with single-disc CDYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Power windows and locksYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Cruise controlYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Cargo-area concealed under-floor storage trayYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Fog lights-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Heated side mirrors and windshield wipers de-icer-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Splash guards-YesYesYesYesYesYes
8-way power heated driver seat-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Heated front seats-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Roof rail crossbars (100 lbs capacity)-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Touch-screen GPS navigation system--Yes----
100-watt 6-speaker audio system with 6-disc CD changer--Yes----
SRS WOW 3D audio enhancement--Yes----
Removable L.L.Bean-embossed cargo-area tray--Yes-Yes-Yes
L.L.Bean badging--Yes----
Panoramic tilt/sliding dual-panel power moonroof---YesYesYesYes
Leather-trimmed upholstery---YesYesYesYes
Dual-zone automatic digital climate control---YesYesYesYes
Body-color door handles---YesYesYesYes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel---YesYesYesYes
Titanium-metallic trim with Elm woodgrain-patterned accents---YesYesYesYes
L.L.Bean-embossed two-tone leather-trimmed upholstery----Yes-Yes
8-way power heated driver seat and 4-way power heated front-passenger seat----Yes-Yes
SI-DRIVE (Subaru Intelligent Drive)-----YesYes
Functional hood scoop-----Yes-
Body-color side mirrors with integrated turn signals-----Yes-
Performance-design front seats-----Yes-
Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) standard-----Yes-
Sport-design electroluminescent lighting-----Yes-
Wood and leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel------Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass------Yes
Variable Torque Distribution (VTD) AWD system------Yes
Towing capacity: 3,000 lbs------Yes