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| 2013 Subaru Outback | 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring | 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
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4dr Wgn Man GLS
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Prices
| MSRP | $23,495 | $15,995 | $20,195 |
| Invoice | $22,123 | $15,539 | $19,387 |
| Avg. Paid | $22,837 | N/A | N/A |
U.S. News Scores
| Overall | 8.9 | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Critics' Rating | 9.2 | 8.9 | 9.6 |
| Performance | 8.5 | 7.6 | 8.7 |
| Interior | 9.2 | 9.1 | 7.7 |
| Safety | 9.8 | N/A | 9.8 |
| Reliability | 3.5 | 2.5 | 2.0 |
Pros & Cons
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General Specs
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Fuel/Engine | Gas Flat 4 2.5L/150 | Gas I4 2.0L/121 | Gas I5 2.5L/151 |
| MPG | 21 City / 28 Hwy | 23 City / 31 Hwy | 23 City / 33 Hwy |
Exterior
Body
| Body Style | Wagon | 4 Door Wagon | 4 Door |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase(in) | 107.9 | 106.3 | 101.5 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 189.0 | 176.6 | 179.4 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 71.7 | 69.5 | 70.1 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 66.1 | 59.8 | 59.2 |
Doors & Windows
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Exterior Features
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Measurements
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3423 | 2937 | 3228 |
Tires & Wheels
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Towing
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Interior
Convenience & Comfort
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| Intermittent Wipers | ![]() |
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Dimensions
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 105.400 | 101.2 | 91.7 |
| Front Head Room (in) | 40.8 | 40.0 | 38.4 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 43.0 | 43.5 | 41.1 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 56.3 | 55.4 | 54.8 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | 54.5 | 53.9 | - TBD - |
| Second Head Room (in) | 39.3 | 39.4 | 38.1 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 37.8 | 36.4 | 35.5 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 56.1 | 54.7 | 53.1 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | 53.9 | 52.6 | - TBD - |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (cu. ft.) | 71.300 | 65.3 | 66.9 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (cu. ft.) | 34.300 | 24.3 | 32.8 |
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Entertainment
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Heating & Cooling
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Navigation & Communication
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Seats
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Safety
Airbags
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Brakes
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Safety Features
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Mechanical
Engine & Performance
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| 4 Cylinder Engine | ![]() |
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| Engine Type | Gas Flat 4 | Gas I4 | Gas I5 |
| Displacement | 2.5L/150 | 2.0L/121 | 2.5L/151 |
| Horsepower (Net @ RPM) | 170 @ 5600 | 138 @ 6000 | 170 @ 5700 |
| Torque (Net @ RPM) | 170 @ 4000 | 136 @ 4600 | 177 @ 4250 |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual w/OD | Manual |
| Turning diameter | 36.800 | 34.2 | 35.8 |
Fuel
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| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | 21 | 23 | 23 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | 28 | 31 | 33 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 18.5 | 14 | 14.5 |
Suspension
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut | Independent | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Double Wishbone | Independent | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | MacPherson Strut | w/Coil Springs | |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Multi-Link | w/Coil Springs |
Transmission
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