Autoknowtive
Subaru Outback
Subaru has built the Outback since 1998. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 6 of them, from the 2004 Subaru Outback to the 2026 Subaru Outback. Body styles here: Wagon. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 1998–today
- Brand from
- Japan
- Body styles
- Wagon
- Sold new in
- North America, Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 6 cars
How it changed
Power went from 245 hp in the 2004 Outback to 182 hp in the 2026 Outback. It got heavier along the way: 1,495 kg for the 2004 car, 1,652 kg for the 2023. The most powerful here is the 2020 Subaru Outback at 260 hp (194 kW), more than 55% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2004 Subaru Outback, in 8.5 s.
Every Outback in the catalog
2008 Subaru Outback 3.0 R
2015 Subaru Outback
2020 Subaru Outback
2023 Subaru Outback
Subaru Outback's exterior emphasizes ruggedness and functionally while evoking a sense of adventure.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2026 Subaru Outback
The Subaru Outback is an automotive nameplate used by the Japanese automaker Subaru for two different themed vehicles: a Legacy-derived station wagon, the Outback, and an Impreza-derived off-road themed hatchback, the Outback Sport (1994–2011).
Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Outback | 245 hp (183 kW) | 219 lb-ft (297 Nm) | 8.5 s | 139 mph (224 km/h) | 1,495 kg (3,296 lb) | 3.0 L flat-6 | All Wheel Drive | 5-speed automatic | — |
| 2008 Outback 3.0 R | 245 hp (183 kW) | 219 lb-ft (297 Nm) | 8.5 s | 139 mph (224 km/h) | 1,520 kg (3,351 lb) | 3.0 L H6 | All Wheel Drive | 5-speed automatic | 22 mpg |
| 2015 Outback | 150 hp (112 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 9.7 s | 121 mph (195 km/h) | 1,638 kg (3,611 lb) | 2.0 L flat-4 | All Wheel Drive | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | 28 mpg |
| 2020 Outback | 260 hp (194 kW) | 277 lb-ft (376 Nm) | — | — | — | 2.4 L flat-4 | All Wheel Drive | CVT | 29 mpg |
| 2023 Outback | 182 hp (136 kW) | 176 lb-ft (239 Nm) | — | — | 1,652 kg (3,642 lb) | 2.5 L H4 | All Wheel Drive | Lineartronic CVT includes 8-speed manual mode and steering wheel paddle shift switches | 28 mpg |
| 2026 Outback | 182 hp (136 kW) | 178 lb-ft (241 Nm) | — | — | — | 2.5 L flat-4 | All Wheel Drive | Lineartronic CVT includes 8-speed manual mode and steering wheel paddle shift switches | 27 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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