The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.5i ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 10) vs. Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 38,100
€ 50,700
€ 38,100
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 the Outback 2.5i ecomatic and the Outback 3.6R are absolutely identical. Both are 188 inches long, 71.7 inches wide and 63.2 inches tall.
Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Outback 3.6R
63.2
71.7
80.9
63.2
71.7
80.9
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
63.2 in
Height
63.2 in
108.1
188
108.1
188
188 in
Length
188 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Outback 3.6R
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.69 %
General
Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Outback 3.6R
BM/BR
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Outback 3.6R
4-cylinder boxer 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
Outback 2.5i ecomatic
165 hp
256 hp
Outback 3.6R
169 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Outback 2.5i ecomatic
169 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Outback 3.6R
Performance
Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Outback 3.6R
125 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Outback 2.5i ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Outback 3.6R
▶ REPLAY
20.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
Outback 2.5i ecomatic
20.98 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Outback 3.6R
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Outback 2.5i ecomatic
20 mpg
24 mpg
Outback 3.6R
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
26 mpg
highway
31 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
332 mi
Range
404 mi
Outback 2.5i ecomatic
332 mi
404 mi
Outback 3.6R
Environmental Impact
171.1 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
Outback 2.5i ecomatic
171.1 kWh
189.4 kWh
Outback 3.6R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Outback 2.5i ecomatic
Outback 3.6R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft










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






















