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2005 Toyota Matrix
2006 Subaru Outback

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2005 Toyota Matrix
MSRP $17,050 - $25,685
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2006 Subaru Outback
MSRP $32,995 - $45,995
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas 4-Cyl
Gas Flat 4 Cyl HO Gas Flat 6-Cyl
Displacement
1.8L/110
2.5L/150 3.0L/183
Fuel System
SMPI
SMPI
Horsepower
123 hp @ 6000 RPM rpm 130 hp @ 6000 RPM rpm 170 hp @ 7600 RPM rpm
175 hp @ 6000 rpm 250 hp @ 6000 rpm 250 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque
118 ft-lb @ 4200 RPM rpm 125 ft-lb @ 4200 RPM rpm 127 ft-lb @ 4400 RPM rpm
169 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm 250 ft-lb @ 3600 rpm 219 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm
Steering
N/A
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD, lock-up torque converter 5-speed manual transmission w/OD 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission w/OD
4-speed SPORTSHIFT automatic transmission w/OD, lock-up torque converter, normal/sport/SPORTSHIFT modes Transmission shift lock Instrument panel indicators for transmission sport mode/SPORTSHIFT gear position 5-speed manual transmission w/OD 5-speed SPORTSHIFT automatic transmission w/OD, lock-up torque converter, variable torque distribution, normal/sport/SPORTSHIFT modes Steering wheel-mounted transmission controls Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/transmission shift controls
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
7.9 - 9.2 L/100 km
10.3 - 12.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
5.9 - 6.9 L/100 km
7.6 - 8.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
5.9 - 9.2 L/100 km
7.6 - 12.6 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
45.0 - 50.0 L
64.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
Front Disc Rear Drum 4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Navigation System
Not Available
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
1,031 mm
983 - 1,029 mm
Front Leg Room
1,062 mm
1,120 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,351 mm
1,382 mm
Rear Head Room
1,011 mm
937 - 1,001 mm
Rear Leg Room
922 mm
861 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,336 mm
1,364 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,601 mm
2,670 mm
Length, Overall
4,351 mm
4,796 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,775 mm
1,770 mm
Height, Overall
1,539 - 1,549 mm
1,580 mm
Min Ground Clearance
150 - 157 mm
213 - 221 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,211 - 1,340 kg
1,505 - 1,645 kg
Front Tire Size
P215/50R17 P205/55R16
P225/55R17
Rear Tire Size
P215/50R17 P205/55R16
P225/55R17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Standard
Security
Security System
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Not Available
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