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Outback

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2009 Subaru Outback
Compared with 2008

What's new for 2009.

Trims

  • New: 2.5i Special Edition, 2.5XT Limited, 3.0R Limited
  • Dropped: (Base), 2.5i L.L.Bean Edition, 2.5i Limited L.L.Bean Edition, 2.5 XT Limited, 3.0 R L.L.Bean Edition

Powertrain

  • New engine: 2.5-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER

Trims

5 configurations

Select a trim to see its specs and equipment.

2009 Subaru Outback

2.5i

Horsepower
170
City MPG
20
Highway MPG
27
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 (Continuous)
Transmission
5-speed manual
City / highway MPG
20 / 27
Seating
5 seats
Wheel size
16 in
Ground clearance
8.4 in
Cargo, seats up
–
Towing capacity
2700 lb

Standard equipment

  • Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
  • Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
  • Traction Control System (TCS)
  • 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS and EBD
  • Projector-beam low-beam headlights
  • Black-finish raised roof rails
  • 6-way manually adjustable driver's seat
  • 60/40-split flat-folding rear seatback
  • 100-watt 6-speaker audio system
  • Auxiliary audio jack
  • Tilt/telescoping steering column
  • Power windows and locks
  • Keyless entry system

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

5 of 5 trims
2009 Subaru Outback · Full trim comparison
Trim
2.5i
2.5i Special Edition
2.5i Limited
2.5XT Limited
3.0R Limited
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)20 / 27 / 2220 / 27 / 2220 / 27 / 2218 / 24 / 2017 / 24 / 20
Horsepower170 hp170 hp170 hp243 hp245 hp
Seating capacity5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats
2.5i2.5i Special Edition2.5i Limited2.5XT Limited3.0R Limited
DrivetrainSubaru Symmetrical AWD (Continuous)Subaru Symmetrical AWD (Continuous)Subaru Symmetrical AWD (Active)Subaru Symmetrical AWD (Continuous)Subaru Symmetrical AWD (VTD)
Transmission5-speed manual5-speed manual4-speed automatic with SPORTSHIFT5-speed manual5-speed automatic with SPORTSHIFT
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 DOHC intercooled, turbocharged aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder 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 opposed6-cylinder horizontally opposed
Displacement l2.52.52.52.53
Aspirationnaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratedturbochargednaturally aspirated
Valvetraini-Active Valve Lift Systemi-Active Valve Lift Systemi-Active Valve Lift SystemActive Valve Control SystemActive Valve Control System and Active Valve Lift System
Horsepower170170170243245
Horsepower RPM60006000600060006600
Torque lb ft170170170241215
Torque RPM44004400440036004200
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Premium unleaded gasoline (91 octane) requiredPremium unleaded gasoline (91 octane) recommended
2.5i2.5i Special Edition2.5i Limited2.5XT Limited3.0R Limited
City MPG2020201817
Highway MPG2727272424
Combined MPG2222222020
2.5i2.5i Special Edition2.5i Limited2.5XT Limited3.0R Limited
Length (in)189189189189189
Width (in)69.769.769.769.769.7
Height (in)63.263.263.263.263.2
Wheelbase (in)105.1105.1105.1105.1105.1
Ground clearance (in)8.48.48.48.78.4
2.5i2.5i Special Edition2.5i Limited2.5XT Limited3.0R Limited
Towing capacity lb27002700270027003000
2.5i2.5i Special Edition2.5i Limited2.5XT Limited3.0R Limited
Wheel size (in)1617171717
Wheel materialsteelaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloy
Wheel finishStyled covers7-spoke Silver5-spoke Silver5-spoke Silver5-spoke Silver
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-season
2.5i2.5i Special Edition2.5i Limited2.5XT Limited3.0R Limited
Airbags count66666
Vdc standardYesYesYesYesYes
Latch systemYesYesYesYesYes
Electronic brake force distributionYesYesYesYesYes
Abs standardYesYesYesYesYes
Traction controlYesYesYesYesYes
2.5i2.5i Special Edition2.5i Limited2.5XT Limited3.0R Limited
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveYesYesYesYesYes
Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)YesYesYesYesYes
Traction Control System (TCS)YesYesYesYesYes
4-wheel disc brakes with ABS and EBDYesYesYesYesYes
Projector-beam low-beam headlightsYesYesYesYesYes
Black-finish raised roof railsYesYesYesYesYes
6-way manually adjustable driver's seatYesYesYesYesYes
60/40-split flat-folding rear seatbackYesYesYesYesYes
100-watt 6-speaker audio systemYesYesYesYesYes
Auxiliary audio jackYesYesYesYesYes
Tilt/telescoping steering columnYesYesYesYesYes
Power windows and locksYesYesYesYesYes
Keyless entry systemYesYesYesYesYes
Foglights-YesYesYesYes
Heated side mirrors and windshield wiper de-icer-YesYesYesYes
Splash guards-YesYesYesYes
Cross bars (100 lbs capacity)-YesYesYesYes
8-way power heated driver's seat-YesYesYesYes
4-way manually adjustable heated front-passenger's seat-YesYesYesYes
All-Weather Package-YesYesYesYes
440-watt 9-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system-YesYesYesYes
Retractable/removable cargo-area cover-YesYesYesYes
Body-color door handles and side mirrors--YesYesYes
Panoramic tilt/sliding dual-panel power moonroof--YesYesYes
Rear privacy glass--YesYesYes
Leather-trimmed upholstery--YesYesYes
Dual-zone automatic digital climate control--YesYesYes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls--YesYesYes
6-disc in-dash CD changer--YesYesYes
Titanium-metallic trim with woodgrain-patterned accents--YesYesYes
SI-DRIVE performance management system---YesYes
Functional hood scoop---Yes-
Body-color side mirrors with integrated turn signals---YesYes
Performance-design front seats---Yes-
Sport-design electroluminescent lighting---YesYes
Multifunction screen displaying trip computer functions---YesYes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass----Yes