The Subaru Outback is a wagon offered in 4dr Wgn H4 Man 2.5i , 4dr Wgn H4 Auto 2.5i , 4dr Wgn H4 Man 2.5i Premium , 4dr Wgn H4 Auto 2.5i Premium , 4dr Wgn H4 Auto 2.5i Limited , 4dr Wgn H6 Auto 3.6R , 4dr Wgn H6 Auto 3.6R Premium and 4dr Wgn H6 Auto 3.6R Limited . The powertrains include 2.5-liter 4 (170 hp) and 3.6-liter 6 (256 hp) engines, and 5-speed automatic , 6-speed manual and CVT transmissions. It is AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 22 mpg city to 29 mpg highway. The Outback uses Regular fuel.
Standard safety equipment includes Standard/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Volkswagen Tiguan , Toyota Venza , Volvo XC70 and Honda Crosstour .
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