| 2011 Subaru Outback Specifications |
| Overview |
| Models: | Subaru Outback, Limited |
| Body style / driveline: | 5-passenger crossover utility wagon, front-engine, all-wheel drive |
| Construction: | Unitized body construction, Ring Shaped Frame Reinforcement safety structure |
| EPA vehicle class: | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Manufacturing locations: | Lafayette, Indiana, USA |
| Engine |
| | 2.5i Models | 3.6R Models |
| Type | SOHC 4-cylinder, horizontally opposed (Boxer); aluminum cylinder block and heads, i-Active Valve Lift System (AVLS) | DOHC 6-cylinder, horizontally opposed (Boxer); aluminum cylinder block and heads; Active Valve Control System (AVCS) variable valve timing |
| Displacement | 2,457 cc (150.0 cu. in.) | 3,630 cc (221.5 cu. in.) |
| Horsepower | 170 hp @ 5,600 rpm | 256 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 170 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 247 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm |
| Fuel/induction | Sequential multi-port fuel injection (MFI) with multi-spray injectors and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system |
| Fuel requirement | Regular grade, 87 AKI minimum |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal. |
| Transmission |
| | Std.: 6-speed manual | Opt.: LineartronicTM CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) includes 6-speed manual mode and steering wheel paddle shifters; CVT is standard on 2.5i Limited. | All: 5-speed electronic control automatic with steering wheel paddle shifters |
| Gear ratios |
| 1 | 3.454 | 3.525 | 3.54 |
| 2 | 1.947 | 2.238 | 2.264 |
| 3 | 1.296 | 1.641 | 1.471 |
| 4 | 0.972 | 1.194 | 1 |
| 5 | 0.825 | 0.85 | 0.834 |
| 6 | 0.695 | 0.611 | -- |
| R | 3.636 | 2.358 | 2.37 |
| Final drive | 4.44 | 3.9 | 3.08 |
| Symmetrical AWD | With man. trans.: Continuous AWD with viscous-coupling locking center differential | With CVT: Active AWD with electronically managed continuously variable hydraulic transfer clutch | Variable Torque Distribution (VTD) AWD uses a planetary gear-type center differential with electronically controlled continuously variable hydraulic transfer clutch to divide engine power 45:55, adjusting in response to driving conditions. |
| Stability control | Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) with electronic traction control (TCS) |
| Suspension | Front: Engine cradle, MacPherson-type struts with internal rebound springs, lower L-arms, coil springs and stabilizer bar
Rear: Double wishbone with subframe and stabilizer bar |
| Brakes | Power-assisted 4-wheel disc with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), 4-channel / 4-sensor ABS and Brake Assist |
| Steering | Rack-and-pinion with engine-speed controlled variable power assist |
| Ratio: | 16:01 |
| Turns lock-to-lock: | 3.2 |
| Turning circle, curb to curb: | 36.8 ft. |