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Key specifications
- 2,700 lbs
- Towing Capacity
- Regular Unleaded H-4
- Engine Type
- 25 City / 33 Hwy
- MPG
- 175 hp
- Horsepower
- 174 @ 4000
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
- 175 @ 5800
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
- 2.5 L/152
- Displacement
- Regular Unleaded H-4
- Engine Type
- Strut
- Suspension Type - Front
- Double Wishbone
- Suspension Type - Rear
- Strut
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
- Double Wishbone
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
- 2,700 lbs
- Maximum Trailering Capacity
- 270 lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
- 2,700 lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
- 270 lbs
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
- Standard
- Backup Camera
- Standard
- Stability Control
- Standard
- Bluetooth®
- 110
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- 490
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- 4-Wheel Disc
- Brake Type
- 4-Wheel
- Brake ABS System
- N/A
- Brake ABS System (Second Line)
- Yes
- Disc - Front (Yes or )
Notable features
Lane departure prevention now available
Five-seat all-wheel-drive wagon
Four- or six-cylinder engine
8.7 inches of ground clearance
Camera-based EyeSight safety system available
Engine
174 @ 4000 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
175 @ 5800 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.5 L/152 Displacement
Regular Unleaded H-4 Engine Type
Suspension
Strut Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone Suspension Type - Rear
Strut Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Weight & Capacity
2,700 lbs Maximum Trailering Capacity
270 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,700 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
270 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,700 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A Curb Weight - Rear
N/A Curb Weight - Front
3,593 lbs Base Curb Weight
19 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Curb Weight
0 lbs Total Option Weight
Safety
Standard Backup Camera
Standard Stability Control
Entertainment
Standard Bluetooth®
Electrical
110 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
490 Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Brakes
4-Wheel Disc Brake Type
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
12 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Factory warranties
New car program benefits
Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Age / mileage
5 years / 80,000 miles
Basic
Coverage available for purchase
Dealer certification
152-point inspection
The good & the bad
The good
Attractive styling
Easy entry and exit
Backseat roominess
Visibility
Interior quality
The bad
Lack of acceleration with four-cylinder engine
Seats not supportive
Roof rails mean car can be pitched around by heavy winds
CVT's lack of idle-creep leads to lurching starts
Car-seat Latch anchors sit too deep for easy access
Most recent
Reliably efficient
The 2016 Subaru Outback is the first car I'd ever bought brand new, and I haven't been disappointed since it was purchased 7 years ago. It's very reliable, fun to drive, easy on gas, easy on maintenance and easy on the eyes. Will do it all over again when I make my next Subaru purchase!
- Purchased a New car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
Gas saver
I just bought this one used, 42,000 miles.
I highly recommend subaru brand if you need a dependable vehicle.
I also own a 07 outback. And a 2014 impreza. Good vehicles.
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Transporting family
- Does recommend this car
Safety review
Based on the 2016 Subaru Outback base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
- Overall rating
-
5/5
- Combined side rating front seat
-
5/5
- Combined side rating rear seat
-
5/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating driver
-
5/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
-
5/5
- Overall frontal barrier crash rating
-
5/5
- Overall side crash rating
-
5/5
- Rollover rating
-
4/5
- Side barrier rating
-
5/5
- Side barrier rating driver
-
5/5
- Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
-
5/5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
-
5/5
17.5%
Risk of rollover
- Side barrier rating driver
-
5/5
- Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
-
5/5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
-
5/5
17.5%
Risk of rollover
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