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2005 Subaru Outback Comparisons
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Year
2005
Make
Subaru
Model
Outback
Trim
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Sedan
- 3.0 R AWD H6
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Wagon
- 2.5i AWD H4
- 2.5i Limited AWD H4
- 2.5i XT AWD H4
- 2.5i XT Limited AWD H4
- 3.0 R L.L. Bean Edition AWD H6
- 3.0 R VDC Limited AWD H6
- Sport AWD H4
General Pricing
General Pricing
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Subaru Outback Sport
Volkswagen Jetta GL
Ford Focus ZXW
Toyota Matrix XR
MSRP
$19,945.00
$19,555.00
$17,310.00
$17,170.00
Destination
$575.00
$615.00
$545.00
$540.00
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Engines & Power
Engines & Power
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Subaru Outback Sport
Volkswagen Jetta GL
Ford Focus ZXW
Toyota Matrix XR
Standard Engine
2.5L 165hp H4
2L 115hp I4
2L 136hp I4
1.8L 130hp I4
Horsepower
165 @ 5600 RPM
115 @ 5200 RPM
136 @ 6000 RPM
130 @ 6000 RPM
Torque
166 @ 4000 RPM
122 @ 2600 RPM
132 @ 4500 RPM
125 @ 4200 RPM
Valves
4
2
4
4
Displacement (cc)
2457
1984
1999
1794
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.9 X 3.1
3.2 X 3.7
3.4 X 3.3
3.1 X 3.6
Compression Ratio
10:1
10:1
10:1
10:1
Fuel Economy
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Volkswagen Jetta GL
Ford Focus ZXW
Toyota Matrix XR
City (mpg)
22
23
25
28
Highway (mpg)
28
30
32
33
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
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Volkswagen Jetta GL
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Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
3110.7
3088.7
2769
2777.8
Wheelbase (in.)
99.4
99
103
102.4
Length (in.)
173.8
173.6
178.4
171.3
Width (in.)
67.3
68.3
66.9
69.9
Height (in.)
60.6
58.5
56.3
61.6
Track Front (in.)
57.5
59.6
58.8
59.6
Track Rear (in.)
57.3
58.8
58.5
58.9
Ground Clearance (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior Dimensions
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Standard Seating
5
5
5
5
Front Headroom (in.)
39.7
38.6
39.1
40.6
Rear Headroom (in.)
37.3
38.1
39.8
39.8
Front Legroom (in.)
42.9
41.5
40.7
41.8
Rear Legroom (in.)
33.7
33.5
37.6
36.3
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
52.7
53.7
53.5
53.2
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
52.9
52.5
53.6
52.6
Front Hip Room (in.)
53.3
N/A
49.4
51.7
Rear Hip Room (in.)
51.7
N/A
50.7
47.8
Payload & Towing
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Passenger Volum (cu. ft.)
90.4
89
96
96.2
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
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Front Suspension
strut
strut
strut
strut
Rear Suspension
strut
torsion
multi-link
torsion
Tires
205/55R16
195/65R15
195/60R15
205/55R16
Anti-Theft & Locks
Anti-Theft & Locks
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Power Door Locks
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Braking & Traction
Braking & Traction
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4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
4x4 wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)
Std.
Std.
N/A
N/A
Limited Slip Differential or Axle
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
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Radio
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
Cassette Player
N/A
Yes
N/A
N/A
CD Player
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
CD Changer
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Navigation Aid
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior
Interior
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Cruise Control
Std.
Std.
N/A
N/A
Tilt Steering
Yes
Yes
N/A
Yes
Telescopic Steering Column
N/A
Yes
N/A
N/A
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Air Conditioning
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Safety
Safety
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Driver Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Front Side Airbag
N/A
Std.
N/A
N/A
Passenger Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Rear Side Airbag
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Seats
Seats
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Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Roof
Roof
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Sunroof / Moonroof
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
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Power Windows
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
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