Subaru Outback Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2010)

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2010 Subaru Outback Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body	4dr Wagon

Wheelbase	107.9 in
Length	188.2 in
Width	71.7 in
Height	65.7 in
Curb Weight	3495 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.0 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.8 in
Total Legroom	80.8 in (over 2 rows)
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	71.3 ft³

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Subaru Outback

2010 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Impressed with the seat comfort/adjustability/durability. 12+hours in the chair is no problem. see full Subaru Outback review
2011	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Wide space with lots of shoulder, hip, leg and head room. Seats are comfy too without being decadent. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The driver's seat with its 10 way adjustments was rival to Volvo's orthopedic chair. The passenger seat, however was akin to something out of a Yaris & this was the main reason we did not buy this car. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	This is a big one for me since I'm 6'6". The seat is very comfortable, even with my long legs. With it all the way back, I can fit in the rear seat as well. Also, heated seats are a wonderful thing. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	It seems to have as much room as my Chevy Suburban. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	More then enough room for my children and their car seats. Much more room compared to my VW Passat Wagon I traded in. see full Subaru Outback review

2010 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	There are no adjustements for height, lumbar or tilt for the passenger in any of the available trim levels. We would have bought this car new from the dealer otherwise. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	One complaint is the hard, short driver's seat. I use a gel cushion. I had after market leather installed. see full Subaru Outback review

2010 Subaru Outback 4-door Wagon Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim	2.5i	3.6R

Standard Engine	2.5L H4 OHC-4v 170 hp@5600 170 lb-ft@4000	3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400
Standard Transmission	6-speed manual	5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Optional Transmission(s)	6-speed manually-shiftable CVT
Standard Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Standard Tires	215/70R16 tires	225/60R17 tires
Optional Tires	225/60R17 tires

What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2010 Subaru Outback

2010 Subaru Outback Powertrain: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The only car in its price range with true AWD-60/40 rear/front power split. Prefer the drivetrain to the more fuel efficient 4 cylinder and the hated CVT. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Plenty of power, if you get it up to 4k rpm. No understeer or oversteer thanks to AWD and very winter capable. The road to my house has 8% to 10% grades and the Outback handled the grades with no problem even when the snow was packed and icy. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The 3.6 was a fantastic engine for this vehicle, the 2.5 was merely adequate. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	The 4 cyl is adequate for the mountains. I can keep it under 3000 rpm and climb anything at highway speeds of 65 or 70 mph. I don't trust it for quick passing though. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	The CVT tranny is excellent. I love how smooth it is not having true "shift points". For a 4 cylinder I am very impressed with the ammount of power it produces for being in such a large vehicle. The option of going to manual from automatic is great. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The H6 engine in the Outback is noticably powerful. I preferred the IDEA of a "proven" (if only 1 year) conventional transmission over the CVT. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	The all wheel drive is wonderful and really does give amazing traction for a vehicle that drives like a car. The CVT takes a little getting used to but provides for a uniquely smooth ride. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Our 2010 Outback is averaging 25+ mpg in town and 30+ on the road. The CVT is different to drive but adequate for everything except the drag strip. I am very pleased with the power from the improved 2.5 boxer. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Ground clearance with proven AWD drive. see full Subaru Outback review
2009	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	We needed all-wheel drive & it has a proven track record in this area. So far, it has met our expectations (with the exception of low clearance) in this regard. see full Subaru Outback review

2010 Subaru Outback Powertrain: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Like any 4 cylinder, this car does require you to get north of 3000 RPM to get into good power. I love that it cruises in town at 1200 RPM. We took a loaded car with roof box through the mountains and never lost one MPH. The increased RPM's were mini see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	There is no 6 speed manual transmission available for the Outback with the 3.6; another reason we did not buy. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Transmission has issues, the TCM has been reflashed 4 times. We've been told that there is not a fix and will not be a recall since it is not a 'safety issue'. Glad we leased it because it is going back; had it been a reliable vehicle we would have purchased at the end of lease. We knew a first model year had risks but never expected this. see full Subaru Outback review
2009	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Non-turbo is quite slow even in unloaded vehicle. For the price, there were better options. Auto trans model was only 4 speed, not particularly well-matched to engine power and weight of vehicle. see full Subaru Outback review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2010 Subaru Outback

2010 Subaru Outback Tires: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The Continental's started 'bulging' on the inside sidewalls at 11K miles. I am ridiculous about maintaining correct air pressure monthly for both cars. Continental would not replace only adjust. I replaced them with Pirelli P4's. No issues after 8K miles. Also, much quieter and vibrations subsided too. Crap tires are unacceptable on a $34K vehicle. see full Subaru Outback review

2010 Subaru Outback MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body	Trim	Base Price	Invoice	Destination
4dr Wagon	2.5i	22,995	21,663	695
4dr Wagon	3.6R	27,995	26,186	695

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