The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i Lineartronic (09 - 13) vs. Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 35,800

€ 50,700

€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same length, but the Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i is 1.6 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower.
Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Outback 3.6R
60.4
70.1
80.9
63.2
71.7
80.9
70.1 in
Width
71.7 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
60.4 in
Height
63.2 in
108.3
188
108.1
188
188 in
Length
188 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Outback 3.6R
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.79 %

General
Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Outback 3.6R
BM/BR
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Outback 3.6R
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EJ25
Engine Code
EZ36
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
165 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
165 hp
256 hp
Outback 3.6R
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
169 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Outback 3.6R
Performance
Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Outback 3.6R
127 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Outback 3.6R
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21.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
21.18 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
29 mpg
24 mpg
Outback 3.6R
21 mpg
city
16 mpg
37 mpg
highway
31 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
498 mi
Range
404 mi
Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
498 mi
404 mi
Outback 3.6R
Environmental Impact
153.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
189.4 kWh
Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
153.5 kWh
189.4 kWh
Outback 3.6R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Legacy Station Wagon 2.5i
Outback 3.6R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft










47 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.9 cu ft