What Changed

The fourth generation Outback is grows in wheelbase and width. The increased size adds to the rear seat increasing rear seat room and cargo volume. The Outback continues to offer a choice of 4- or 6-cylinder boxer engines. The displacement of the 6-cylinder engine has increased to 3.6L. Outback 2.5i models equip a CVT transmission in place of the traditional automatic. The CVT equipped models turn in better fuel economy than the third generation models.

Comparison to Prior Model

2010 Subaru Outback 2009 Subaru Outback Wagon
2010 Subaru Outback 2009 Subaru Outback Wagon
Price Range ($) $22,995 - $30,995 $22,295 - $32,795
Length (in) 188.2 189.0
Wheelbase (in) 107.9 105.1
Width (in) 71.7 69.7
Height (in) 63.9 61.6
Track (in) 61.0 58.9
Exterior Volume (cu. ft.) 424.5 396.8
Curb Weight (lbs.) 3248-3658 3357-3631
Legroom Total (in.) 80.8 78.0
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 105.4 97.4
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 34.3 33.5
Driven Wheels
  • AWD
  • AWD
Engines
  • 2.5l H4 (170-bhp)
  • 3.6l H6 (256-bhp)
  • 2.5l H4 (170-bhp)
  • 2.5l H4 (243-bhp)
  • 3.0l H6 (245-bhp)
Transmissions A5, CVT, M6 A4, A5, M5
City MPG 18-22 17-20
Highway MPG 25-29 24-27
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