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2011 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 2011 Subaru Outback

2011 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I am a big guy. 5'10 and about 290 lbs. This car is very comfortable for me. I can reach the controls nicely, love the heated leather seats. see full Subaru Outback review
2012	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	I have found our 2012 Outback to be very comfortable for long drives. The driver's seat has plenty of adjustment to accommodate my frame. Legroom is outstanding. My wife got so spoiled with the heated seats in our 99 Outback Limited that she balks at cars without. So our 2010 and now the 2012 have had the heated seats. see full Subaru Outback review
2012	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Rear seat comfort is excellent even for very tall teenagers and 20 somethings. The redesign of the Outback in 2010 noticeably improved rear seat space. One note when flipping down the back seats. Make sure your head is out of the way when you lift the release lever. The seat back springs forward quickly. The angle of the rear seat can also be reclined for additional comfort. The fold down center cup holder is a nice touch. The seating position is high so visibility is great. see full Subaru Outback review
2012	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Very comfortable. see full Subaru Outback review
2012	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	0 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
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
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	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

2011 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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	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

2011 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 2011 Subaru Outback

2011 Subaru Outback Powertrain: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Had a 2010 Forester with the 2.5 4cyl and auto. Hated it. Test drove the Outback with the 3.6R 6cyl and 5 spd auto. Love it! Great power and the transmission is so smooth. Just wish I could shift gears from the gear selector and didn't have to use paddles. see full Subaru Outback review
2012	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	CVT performs adequately, it's a wagon with a SUV slant, so I don't expect BMW sedan, supercharged SUV or sport car performance. And for passing and ridding this vehicle a bit harder the manual downshift gives it adequate kick to perform a quick acceleration by bypassing the CVT reaction time. The sound is a bit whiny and sound dampening could be improved drastically. see full Subaru Outback review
2012	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	I don't know if I'll ever get used to the CVT. To me it is like driving a rubber band. I have found it to work well though. The engineers say the CVT is one of the reasons for good gas mileage, so it is ok with me. I have lately done a fair amount of driving on 2 lane highways that require passing ability. The Outback will jump out there and accelerate quickly to passing speed. It is not a V8 or a WRX, but it seems to have enough power to me. The CVT does not require any service until at least 100,000 miles. There isn't even a dipstick to check the fluid level on the CVT. see full Subaru Outback review
2012	4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The 3.6R has plenty of power and yet gives great gas mileage. see full Subaru Outback review
2012	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	0 see full Subaru Outback review
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	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 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	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	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

2011 Subaru Outback Powertrain: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	CVT is a poor choice for this vehicle due to typical engine "motor-boating" sound when accelerating. Great for fuel economy, not that great for refinement when revving hard when passing especially due to Subaru's characteristic boxer engine th see full Subaru Outback review
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	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
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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2011 Subaru Outback

2011 Subaru Outback Tires: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Nothing to report, great on solid snow, summer streets, rain and sand, after 20k miles look like new, but we already had 2 holes that needed to be plugged. see full Subaru Outback review
2012	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Stock tires seem to be short lived. see full Subaru Outback review
2012	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Seem to be wearing quickly. see full Subaru Outback review
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

2011 Subaru Outback MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body	Trim	Base Price	Invoice	Destination
4dr Wagon	2.5i	23,195	21,848	725
4dr Wagon	3.6R	28,195	26,369	725

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