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2012 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 | 3434 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 2012 Subaru Outback
| 2012 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 |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
2012 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 2012 Subaru Outback
| 2012 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 |
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| 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 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 2012 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2012 Subaru Outback
| 2012 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 |
2012 Subaru Outback MSRP and Invoice Prices
| Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
| 4dr Wagon | 2.5i | 23,295 | 21,939 | 775 |
| 4dr Wagon | 3.6R | 28,295 | 26,460 | 775 |
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