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2006 DIMENSIONS, ALL MODELS

2006 Dimensions For complete specs please visit the appropriate model's page all information subject to change and correction
model	length/wheelbase (inch)	ground clearance	head room front	leg room front/rear	height	cargo capacity, cubic foot (cf) volume
Impreza	173.4/99.4 (exc STi) STI: 173.8/100	2.5i: 5.9" Outback Sport: 6.3" WRX 6.1" STI	Wagons 39.7 Sedans: 38.6"	Wagons: 42.9/33.7 Sedans: 42.9"/33.7"	2.5i sedan 56.7" 2.5i wagon 58.5" Outback Sport 58.9" WRX sedan 56.7" WRX wagon 58.5" STI 56.3"	wagon: seats flats 61.6cf, seats up 27.9 sedan 11.cf
Forester	176.6/ 99.4	X, Prm, LL Bean 8.1" XT 7.9"	39.8' with moonroof 39.1"	43.6"/33.7"	including roof rack cross bars: 65.0"	seats flat 68.6cf, seats up 30.7, with moonroof 64.5cf,28.9cf
Legacy sedan & wagon	sedan 185.0 /105.1" wagon 188.7/105.1	2.5i, GT: 5.9" specB, 3.0R 6.3"	sedan: 39.5" with moonroof: 37.6" wagon: 40.5", with moonroof: 39.1"	sedan, wagon: 44.1/33.1	sedan 2.5i 56.1", specB, 3.0R 56.5 wagon 58.1"	sedan trunk 11.4cf
Outback wagon & sedan	wagon 189.0/105.1 sedan 186.2/105.1	2.5i, Limited, 3.0R: 8.4" XT: 8.7"	40.5", with moonroof: 38.7"	Wagon, sedan 44.1/33.9	wagon 63.2" including roof rack, cross bars	wagon: seat down 65.4cf seat up 33.5cf
Tribeca	191.5/108.2	8.4"	front row 38.9" middle row 38.2" third row 36.2"	front 42.3 middle 34.3 rear 30.9	67,7" including optional cross bars	74.4cf with 2nd and 3rd row flat
Baja, all years (discontinued 2006)	193.3/104.3	7.3"	38.3"	43.3"/37.3"	65.1" inc roof rack cross bars	17.7cf bed capacity

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2006 LEGACY and OUTBACK SUMMARY

2006 LEGACY and OUTBACK SUMMARY
ae you confused by the models? here is a brief side-by-side comparison
comments, what would you like to see here that would be helpful to you? contact

What is a Legacy?
A Legacy is a platform and they make 2 car lines on this platform: the Legacy and the Outback.
There are various models or each.
This can be a bit confusing and hopefully this chart will help define the features on the various models so you can pick the one that suits you the best.
CONVENIENCE: all models have
power windows
power locks
power mirrors
air conditioning
CD stereo
alloy wheels
trip computer
roof rack rails, (exc sedans)
Keyless entry with alarm
Rear wiper/defroster (wgn)
Floor mats
Variable delay front wipers
Rear wipers
Vanity mirrrors, dual
4 cupholders
Center console power outlet
Courtesy lights (glove box, door, console etc) SAFETY: all models have
all wheel drive
Airbags: full dual front
Airbags: dual front side
Airbags: front and rear Side Curtain
Daytime running lights (drl)
Anti-lock brakes, 4 wheel, 4 disc, 4 channel
Re-inforced doors and roof
Crumple zones
5 headrests
5 shoulder and lap seatbelts
Child LATCH seat system
Active headrests
Safety brake pedals

THIS 2006 MODEL OFFERS....

THIS MODEL OFFERS....
a few of the reasons to choose one model over another Legacy 2.5i
body: wagon or sedan
models: 2.5i, 2.5i Limited
Practical car with excellent fuel economy and many standard safety features. Just check out all the airbags, dual exhaust, fog lights etc.
Lots of standard features included at a price that is competitive and a solid value compared to other cars and SUVs that add for all the extras and safety upgrades.
The SE package adds sunroof and power driver's seat
Note: the 2.5i SE is the only model available (2.5i only available to rental fleets.)
Legacy GT
body: wagon or sedan
models: GT, GT Limited, Limited spec.B (sedan only)

The sport model with larger vented front and even vented rear disc brakes, quick ratio steering, steering wheel shift buttons, 17" alloy wheels with low profile tires, sport design seats, electro luminescent guages!
A clean look with areodynamic side ground effects.
Fast with tight handling that does double duty- handles like a sports car and carries people or stuff in the back.
The spec.B: only 500 produced, with Bilstein suspension, navigation, 18" alloys, custom brick leather interior and more
Outback 2.5i
body wagon, sedan
wagon: 2.5i, 2.5i SE, 2.5i Limited
sedan 2.5i Limited
Practical and fills many roles: an alternative to the SUV with 8.4" clearance and very rugged road capable independent suspension. Higher seating position, does almost everything SUV does but with better economy and safety features and emergency handling! Outbacks are not at all tippy like most SUVs
SE adds navigation, climate control CD changer etc. Available 12/05
Limited adds leather, sunroof, cd changer, climate control...

Outback XT
body: wagon
models: XT, XT Limited
The performance Outback, like the Legacy GT but not quite the same handling because this is still an Outback with 8.7" ground clearance.
Sport design seats, steering wheel shift buttons, 17" alloys. Power and horespower in a wagon that competes very well against high priced sport SUVs!
Outback LLBean
body: wagon or sedan
Luxury with a 250 horsepower 6cylinder. Smooth ride, nice high Outback seating position, dual power seats etc, VTD all wheel drive system, LLBean perforated leather interior, wood and leather steering wheel with audio controls built in, 17" special gray finsh alloys, tire pressure monitoring system (and only a few subtle LLBean logos).
The 6cylinder is quiet and smooth, the LL Bean is more refined than the Outback 2.5i
Outback 3.0R VDC
body: wagon
The top of the line! 250hp 6 cylinder. Fully equipped. Upgraded VDC all wheel drive traction control system, wood and leather steering wheel with audio controls, upgraded 7 speaker MP3 stereo with subwoofer amp, 17" alloys, tire pressure monitoring system, Homelink, Navigation

2006 DETAILS
Pricing Note: California Specification 4cylinder Legacy and Outback 2.5i, SE models are slightly higher so please check the specific model page.
For all prices/costs see the model page.
Prices don't include extra options
subject to change, correction

model name Legacy 2.5i SE Legacy GT Outback 2.5i, SE, Limited wagon, Limited sedan Outback XT Outback LLBean wagon Outback 3.0R VDC Outback LL Bean sedan

List MSRP prices Wagon:
SE 5spd $23,820
SE auto: $24,820
Limited auto $27,120
Sedan
SE 5spd $22,620
SE auto $23,630
Limited auto $25,920
Wagon:
Limited auto $31,820
Sedan
Limited 5ps $29,420
Limited Auto $30,620
spec.B $34,620
5spd $25,420
Auto $26,420
SE auto $27,920
Limited 5spd $28,220
Auto $29,220
sedan auto $28,020
5spd $29,220 auto $30,420
Limited 5spd $31,620
auto $32,820 $33,120 $36,320 $31,920

engine 2.5L 4cyl, 175hp 2.5L 4cyl 250hp turbo 2.5L 4cyl 175hp 2.5L 4cyl 250hp turbo 3.0L H6cylinder, 250hp

transmission 5spd manual
opt: 4spd auto 5spd HD manual
opt: 5spd auto 5spd manual
opt: 5spd auto 5spd HD manual
opt: 5spd auto 5spd Automatic

Economy MPG
tank size 16.9 USG
low fuel light on at app 2.5 gals left MPG : manual 23/30
auto 22/30
fuel: regular MPG: all 19/25
fuel: premium required MPG: manual 23/28
Auto 22/28
fuel: regular MPG: manual 19/25
Auto 19/24
fuel: premium required MPG: 19/25
fuel: premium recommended

dimensions all seat 5 people
Overall Length: wagons 188.7", sedans 186.2"
Wheelbase (all): 105.1"
Width: Legacy (all) 68.1", Outback (all) 69.7" due to body cladding
Height: Legacy 2.5i/GT wagons (inc roof rails) 58.1"; Legacy 2.5i/GT sedans 56.1"; Outback wagons (all) 63.2" (incl roof rack & cross bars); Outback Sedan 59.1"
Headroom: all wagons 40.5", all wagons with sunroof 38.7", all sedans 39.5", all sedans with sunroof 37.5"
Turning circle: all 35.4ft

model reminder Legacy 2.5i SE Legacy GT Outback 2,5i, SE, Limited wagon,
Limited sedan Outback XT Outback LL Bean wagon Outback 3.0R VDC Outback LL Bean sedan

Body trim, the look of the car... aerodynamic side ground effects, all one color
(a sleek clean look) Lower body cladding with enlarged front and rear fenders, 2tone with some colors.
(cladding, fenders make the car look larger, more rugged, and they're a decent ding protector as well)

ground clearance 5.9" 6.1" 8.4" 8.7" 8.4" 8.4" 8.4"

Limited model adds leather, sunroof, CD changer, dual zone climate control, power driver's seat, larger front disc brakes, fog lights leather, sunroof, dual zone climate control, power seats leather, sunroof, dual zone climate control, CD changer, body colored door handles and mirrors, leather, sunroof it is all standard it is all standard it is all standard

Power seats 2.5i: manual height adjustment driver seat.
SE, Limited adds power driver seat manual height adjustment driver seat.
Limited adds 8way power driver and 4way passenger S: 8way driver S: 8 way driver and on Limited 4way passenger S: 8way driver and 4way passenger S: 8way driver and 4way passenger S: 8way driver and 4way passenger

Fog lights 0 S S S S S S

Turn signals in the outside mirrors -- S S S S S S

All Weather pkg:
heated front seats, heated outside mirrors, WS wiper blade de-icer, Limited Slip rear axle Limited only but
does not have Limited slip rear axle S S S S S S

Alarm S, incl immobilizer key S, incl immobilizer key S S, incl immobilizer key S, incl immobilzer key S, incl immobilzer key S, incl immobilzer key

Tire pressure monitoring -- -- -- -- S S S

2005 model name Legacy 2.5i, SE Legacy GT Outback 2.5i, SE, Limited Outback XT Outback LLBean Outback VDC Outback 3.0R sedan

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2006 LEGACY and OUTBACK SUMMARY ae you confused by the models? here is a brief side-by-side comparison comments, what would you like to see here that would be helpful to you? contact
What is a Legacy? A Legacy is a platform and they make 2 car lines on this platform: the Legacy and the Outback. There are various models or each. This can be a bit confusing and hopefully this chart will help define the features on the various models so you can pick the one that suits you the best.		CONVENIENCE: all models have power windows power locks power mirrors air conditioning CD stereo alloy wheels trip computer roof rack rails, (exc sedans) Keyless entry with alarm Rear wiper/defroster (wgn) Floor mats Variable delay front wipers Rear wipers Vanity mirrrors, dual 4 cupholders Center console power outlet Courtesy lights (glove box, door, console etc)			SAFETY: all models have all wheel drive Airbags: full dual front Airbags: dual front side Airbags: front and rear Side Curtain Daytime running lights (drl) Anti-lock brakes, 4 wheel, 4 disc, 4 channel Re-inforced doors and roof Crumple zones 5 headrests 5 shoulder and lap seatbelts Child LATCH seat system Active headrests Safety brake pedals
THIS 2006 MODEL OFFERS....
THIS MODEL OFFERS.... a few of the reasons to choose one model over another		Legacy 2.5i body: wagon or sedan models: 2.5i, 2.5i Limited Practical car with excellent fuel economy and many standard safety features. Just check out all the airbags, dual exhaust, fog lights etc. Lots of standard features included at a price that is competitive and a solid value compared to other cars and SUVs that add for all the extras and safety upgrades. The SE package adds sunroof and power driver's seat Note: the 2.5i SE is the only model available (2.5i only available to rental fleets.)		Legacy GT body: wagon or sedan models: GT, GT Limited, Limited spec.B (sedan only) The sport model with larger vented front and even vented rear disc brakes, quick ratio steering, steering wheel shift buttons, 17" alloy wheels with low profile tires, sport design seats, electro luminescent guages! A clean look with areodynamic side ground effects. Fast with tight handling that does double duty- handles like a sports car and carries people or stuff in the back. The spec.B: only 500 produced, with Bilstein suspension, navigation, 18" alloys, custom brick leather interior and more		Outback 2.5i body wagon, sedan wagon: 2.5i, 2.5i SE, 2.5i Limited sedan 2.5i Limited Practical and fills many roles: an alternative to the SUV with 8.4" clearance and very rugged road capable independent suspension. Higher seating position, does almost everything SUV does but with better economy and safety features and emergency handling! Outbacks are not at all tippy like most SUVs SE adds navigation, climate control CD changer etc. Available 12/05 Limited adds leather, sunroof, cd changer, climate control...
Outback XT body: wagon models: XT, XT Limited The performance Outback, like the Legacy GT but not quite the same handling because this is still an Outback with 8.7" ground clearance. Sport design seats, steering wheel shift buttons, 17" alloys. Power and horespower in a wagon that competes very well against high priced sport SUVs!		Outback LLBean body: wagon or sedan Luxury with a 250 horsepower 6cylinder. Smooth ride, nice high Outback seating position, dual power seats etc, VTD all wheel drive system, LLBean perforated leather interior, wood and leather steering wheel with audio controls built in, 17" special gray finsh alloys, tire pressure monitoring system (and only a few subtle LLBean logos). The 6cylinder is quiet and smooth, the LL Bean is more refined than the Outback 2.5i		Outback 3.0R VDC body: wagon The top of the line! 250hp 6 cylinder. Fully equipped. Upgraded VDC all wheel drive traction control system, wood and leather steering wheel with audio controls, upgraded 7 speaker MP3 stereo with subwoofer amp, 17" alloys, tire pressure monitoring system, Homelink, Navigation
2006 DETAILS Pricing Note: California Specification 4cylinder Legacy and Outback 2.5i, SE models are slightly higher so please check the specific model page. For all prices/costs see the model page. Prices don't include extra options subject to change, correction
model name	Legacy 2.5i SE	Legacy GT	Outback 2.5i, SE, Limited wagon, Limited sedan	Outback XT	Outback LLBean wagon	Outback 3.0R VDC	Outback LL Bean sedan
List MSRP prices	Wagon: SE 5spd $23,820 SE auto: $24,820 Limited auto $27,120 Sedan SE 5spd $22,620 SE auto $23,630 Limited auto $25,920	Wagon: Limited auto $31,820 Sedan Limited 5ps $29,420 Limited Auto $30,620 spec.B $34,620	5spd $25,420 Auto $26,420 SE auto $27,920 Limited 5spd $28,220 Auto $29,220 sedan auto $28,020	5spd $29,220 auto $30,420 Limited 5spd $31,620 auto $32,820	$33,120	$36,320	$31,920
engine	2.5L 4cyl, 175hp	2.5L 4cyl 250hp turbo	2.5L 4cyl 175hp	2.5L 4cyl 250hp turbo	3.0L H6cylinder, 250hp
transmission	5spd manual opt: 4spd auto	5spd HD manual opt: 5spd auto	5spd manual opt: 5spd auto	5spd HD manual opt: 5spd auto	5spd Automatic
Economy MPG tank size 16.9 USG low fuel light on at app 2.5 gals left	MPG : manual 23/30 auto 22/30 fuel: regular	MPG: all 19/25 fuel: premium required	MPG: manual 23/28 Auto 22/28 fuel: regular	MPG: manual 19/25 Auto 19/24 fuel: premium required	MPG: 19/25 fuel: premium recommended
dimensions	all seat 5 people Overall Length: wagons 188.7", sedans 186.2" Wheelbase (all): 105.1" Width: Legacy (all) 68.1", Outback (all) 69.7" due to body cladding Height: Legacy 2.5i/GT wagons (inc roof rails) 58.1"; Legacy 2.5i/GT sedans 56.1"; Outback wagons (all) 63.2" (incl roof rack & cross bars); Outback Sedan 59.1" Headroom: all wagons 40.5", all wagons with sunroof 38.7", all sedans 39.5", all sedans with sunroof 37.5" Turning circle: all 35.4ft
model reminder	Legacy 2.5i SE	Legacy GT	Outback 2,5i, SE, Limited wagon, Limited sedan	Outback XT	Outback LL Bean wagon	Outback 3.0R VDC	Outback LL Bean sedan
Body trim, the look of the car...	aerodynamic side ground effects, all one color (a sleek clean look)		Lower body cladding with enlarged front and rear fenders, 2tone with some colors. (cladding, fenders make the car look larger, more rugged, and they're a decent ding protector as well)
ground clearance	5.9"	6.1"	8.4"	8.7"	8.4"	8.4"	8.4"
Limited model adds	leather, sunroof, CD changer, dual zone climate control, power driver's seat, larger front disc brakes, fog lights	leather, sunroof, dual zone climate control, power seats	leather, sunroof, dual zone climate control, CD changer, body colored door handles and mirrors,	leather, sunroof	it is all standard	it is all standard	it is all standard
Power seats	2.5i: manual height adjustment driver seat. SE, Limited adds power driver seat	manual height adjustment driver seat. Limited adds 8way power driver and 4way passenger	S: 8way driver	S: 8 way driver and on Limited 4way passenger	S: 8way driver and 4way passenger	S: 8way driver and 4way passenger	S: 8way driver and 4way passenger
Fog lights	0	S	S	S	S	S	S
Turn signals in the outside mirrors	--	S	S	S	S	S	S
All Weather pkg: heated front seats, heated outside mirrors, WS wiper blade de-icer, Limited Slip rear axle	Limited only but does not have Limited slip rear axle	S	S	S	S	S	S
Alarm	S, incl immobilizer key	S, incl immobilizer key	S	S, incl immobilizer key	S, incl immobilzer key	S, incl immobilzer key	S, incl immobilzer key
Tire pressure monitoring	--	--	--	--	S	S	S
2005 model name	Legacy 2.5i, SE	Legacy GT	Outback 2.5i, SE, Limited	Outback XT	Outback LLBean	Outback VDC	Outback 3.0R sedan

2006 Subaru Archives Outback and Legacy Research the 2006 Subaru Outback and Legacy.

2006 Subaru Archives Outback and Legacy
Research the 2006 Subaru Outback and Legacy.