2005-2008 Subaru Outback and Legacy: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
2008 Subaru Outback
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2005-2008 Subaru Legacy/Outback ▼
- Price Range: $10,400 - $25,100
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Specs for this generation Subaru Outback and Legacy include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 4-door sedan | 4-door wagon |
| Wheelbase, in. | 105.1 | 105.1 |
| Overall Length, in. | 186.2 | 188.7 |
| Overall Width, in. | 68.1 | 69.7 |
| Overall Height, in. | 56.1 | 61.6 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3250 | 3320 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 11.4 | 66.2 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 16.9 | 16.9 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 39.5 | 40.5 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 44.1 | 44.1 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 36.5 | 39.1 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 33.9 | 33.9 |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
Legacy was available in 2.5i and 2.5 GT trims, each with 4-cylinder engines. The 2.5i models had 170 hp. GT and sport-themed GT spec.B were turbocharged and had 243 hp. New for '08 was the 3.0 R Limited, and it had a 245-hp 6-cylinder. Outbacks came in base, 2.5i, 2.5i L.L. Bean, 2.5 XT Limited, and 3.0 R L.L. Bean trims. All base and 2.5i models had a 170-hp 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. XT Limiteds have a 243-hp turbocharged 4-cylinder, and the 3.0 R has a 245-hp 6-cylinder.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| Turbocharged dohc I4 | 2.5 / 150 | 243 | 250 | 5-speed manual: 20/26 5-speed automatic: 19/25 |
5-speed manual: 17.5 5-speed automatic: 15.5 |
| dohc H6 | 3.0 / 183 | 245 | 215 | 5-speed automatic: 17/24 | 5-speed automatic: 21.6 |
| ohc H4 | 2.5 / 150 | 170 | 169 | 5-speed manual: 22/29 4-speed automatic: 23/30 |
5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: -- |
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Built In: Japan
Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/all-wheel drive
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