• Introduced in 1994 as a trim of the Legacy wagon, the Subaru Outback is an all-wheel-drive wagon styled like a sport utility vehicle. The 2010 version is updated with new styling, chassis and the optional Lineartronic continuously variable transmission on some trim lines. The manufacturer's suggested retail price ranges from $22,995 to $30,995. Consumer Reports noted that handling for the vehicle is good in routine driving though clumsy when pushed to the limits.
  
  

Engine

• Two engines are available, depending on the six trim lines: a 2.5L, 170-horsepower H4 and a 3.6L, 256-hp H6, with either a five-speed automatic overdrive or six-speed manual overdrive transmission. This gives it a torque of 170 foot-lbs. at 4,000 revolutions per minute of 247 foot-lbs. at 4,400 rpm. Engine displacement is either 2,457 or 3,630 cc.
  
  

Mileage

• Gas mileage depends on trim line. For example, the Department of Energy states that the wagon gets a combined 20 miles per gallon, with 18 in the city and 25 on the highway. The 18.5-gallon tank fuels the vehicle for 333 miles before each fill-up. This is for the 3.6L, six-cylinder engine with automatic transmission.
  
  

Exterior

• The four-door vehicle measures 188.2 inches long by 71.7 inches wide by 63.9 inches high, with a wheelbase of 107.9 inches and a curb weight that varies from 3,386 pounds with manual transmission to 3,658 pounds for an automatic. The ground clearance is 8.7 inches and the turning diameter is 36.8 feet. The rear and front tracks measure 61 inches and the tire specifications vary from 215/70R16 to 225/60R17.
  
  

Interior

• The wagon seats five and has front measurements of 40.8 inches for headroom, 43 inches for legroom, 56.3 inches for shoulder room and 54.5 inches for hip room, with those seated in the rear getting 39.3 inches, 37.8 inches, 56.1 inches and 53.9 inches, respectively. Standard interior features include air conditioning, cruise control, tachometer, tilt steering, steering-wheel-mounted controls and a trip computer.
  
  

Safety

• Standard safety features include child-safety and power door locks, a vehicle anti-theft system, ABS and electronically assisted brakes, traction control and a stability control system. Air bags are in place for the driver and front passenger as well as on the sides. Power windows and keyless entry are also standard, with an option for remote starting.