2008 Subaru Outback Dimensions, Sizes & Specifications

Based on 7 trims — exact values when identical, ranges when trims differ. Generation: Third generation (BP) - Facelift.

  • Length189.0 in
  • Width69.7 in
  • Height61.6 in – 63.2 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in
  • Curb weight3,350 lb – 3,625 lb

Proportional size visualization from measured dimensions — not exact body geometry.

Side view
  • Length189.0 in
  • Height61.6 in – 63.2 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in
  • Curb weight3,350 lb – 3,625 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.7 in

Proportional exterior silhouette from catalog length, width and height. The explorer below is a systems map — different purpose, not a second silhouette.

Explore your 2008 Subaru Outback

Interactive systems diagram for this model year — measure, check fitment, and open the matching SpecSizes tools. Schematic only; not photorealistic body styling.

  • Dimensions
  • Wheels
  • Tires
  • Wipers
  • Battery
  • Oil
  • Interior
Generic vehicle systems diagramSchematic side and front outline marking measurement and maintenance areas. Not exact body geometry.Side schematicFront

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  • Tires
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  • Battery
  • Oil
  • Interior

Select a system below or on the diagram. This schematic marks measurement areas — it is not body-accurate styling.

Catalog summaries

Exterior: 189.0 in · 69.7 in · 61.6 in – 63.2 in. Full dimensions

Wheels: bolt pattern 5x100, bore 56.1 mm. Wheel sizes

Tires: P225/55VR17.0 RBL AS, P225/60HR16.0 RBL AS, 225/45R19, 225/55R17. Tire sizes

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Exterior dimensions

Length189.0 in
Width69.7 in
Height61.6 in – 63.2 in
Wheelbase105.1 in

Interior dimensions

Front headroom38.7 in – 40.5 in
Rear headroom37.1 in – 39.1 in
Front legroom44.1 in
Rear legroom33.9 in
Front shoulder room54.4 in
Rear shoulder room53.7 in
Front hip room51.0 in
Rear hip room52.6 in
Passenger volume93.0 cu ft – 98.0 cu ft
Luggage volume33.5 cu ft

Weight & capacities

Curb weight3,350 lb – 3,625 lb
GVWR4,325 lb – 4,635 lb
Fuel tank16.9 gal
Max towing capacity2,700 lb – 3,000 lb

Engine

Torque170 – 241 lb-ft

Torque shown in lb-ft as stored in the catalog.

Wheels, tires & maintenance sizes

Tire sizes Full tire size page → · Wheel fitment →

  • P225/55VR17.0 RBL AS
  • P225/60HR16.0 RBL AS
  • 225/45R19
  • 225/55R17
  • 225/60R16
  • 235/45R18

Wiper sizes Full wiper size page →

  • Driver24"
  • Passenger18"
  • Rear14"

Battery group size Full battery size page →

  • 35-1
  • 35-2
  • 35-AGM

Oil capacity Full oil capacity page →

  • 5W-304.4 qt
  • 5W-304.5 qt
  • 5W-306 qt
Trim-by-trim dimensions (7 trims)
TrimLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseClearanceCurb wt
2.5 i L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive Station Wagon189.069.763.2105.13400
2.5i 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon189.069.763.2105.13350
2.5i Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon189.069.763.2105.13460
2.5i Limited L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon189.069.763.2105.13465
2.5XT Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon189.069.763.2105.13535
3.0R L.L. Bean Edition 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon189.069.763.2105.13625
Base 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon189.069.761.6105.13350

Values in inches / pounds as stored. Ranges above reflect trim variation.

Same generation (Third generation (BP) - Facelift): years 20082009. View model overview

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