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2016 Subaru Outback - Specs

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2016 Subaru Outback


2016 Subaru Specs
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Engine Specs
Drivetrain Specs
Weights and Trailer Towing
Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions

Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Engine 3.6-liter Subaru Boxer 6-cylinder 2.5-liter Subaru Boxer 4-cylinder
Availability 3.6R Limited 2.5i
2.5i Premium
2.5i Limited
Type and Construction DOHC 6-­cylinder BOXER; aluminum cylinder heads and block DOHC 4-­cylinder BOXER; aluminum cylinder heads and block
Displacement (cc) 3,630 2,498
Bore x Stroke (mm) 92 x 91 94 x 90
Horsepower (hp @ rpm) 256 @ 6000 175 @ 5800
Torque ( lb.-ft. @ rpm) 247 @ 4400 174 @ 4000
Compression ratio 10.5:1 10.3:1
Valve System Chain-­driven camshafts, Dual Active Valve Control System (intake and exhaust valves) Chain-­driven camshafts, Active Valve Control System (intake valves)
Fuel System Sequential multi-port fuel injection (MFI) with multi-spray injectors and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system Sequential multi-port fuel injection (MFI) with cylinder head direct-mount multi-spray injectors and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system
Fuel Requirement Regular grade, 87 AKI Regular grade, 87 AKI
Fuel tank capacity (gallons) 18.5 18.5
EPA Fuel Economy
(city / hwy / comb) (mpg)
20 / 29 / 23 26 / 36 / 30



Transmission (:1) 3.6-liter Subaru Boxer 6-cylinder 2.5-liter Subaru Boxer 4-cylinder
Type High-torque Lineartronic CVT includes 6-speed manual mode and steering wheel paddle control switches Lineartronic® CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) includes 6-speed manual mode and steering wheel paddle control switches
Availability 3.6R Limited 2.5i
2.5i Premium
2.5i Limited
Ratio Coverage 6.442 6.282
   1st 3.105:1 3.581:1
   2nd 1.983:1 2.262:1
   3rd 1.454:1 1.658:1
   4th 1.057:1 1.208:1
   5th 0.779:1 0.885:1
   6th 0.542:1 0.618:1
Reverse 3.017:1 3.667:1
Final Drive 4.111:1 4.111
  In “D” mode, varies the ratio continuously between 1st ratio: 3.105 and D range: 0.482 In “D” mode, varies the ratio continuously between 1st ratio: 3.581 and D range: 0.570
Symmetrical AWD Active Torque Split AWD with electronically managed continuously variable hydraulic transfer clutch; continuously varies front-to-rear torque split based on inputs from acceleration, steering angle and yaw rate sensors; can proactively transfer more torque to rear wheels or in response to wheel slip.
Standard driver-selectable X-Mode optimizes engine output and CVT ratio position, increases Active All-Wheel Drive engagement and uses enhanced control logic for the Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) system to reduce individual wheel spin.
Dynamic controls Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) with electronic traction control (TCS); Active Torque Vectoring; Hill Start Assist; Hill Descent Control

Exterior Dimensions & Capacities 2016 Subaru Outback
Length (in.) 189.6
Height (in.) At roof 66.1
Crossbars in position 66.5
Width (in.) 72.4
Wheelbase (in.) 108.1
Track (in.)

Front 61.8
Rear 62.2
Overhang (in.)

Front 39.4
Rear 42.2
Angle of approach 18.4°
Angle of departure 22.7°
Breakover angle 20.0°
Min. road clearance (in.) 8.7

Interior Dimensions Front Row Second Row
Seating capacity 5 Passenger
2 3
Head Room (in.) With moonroof 38.3 38.9
Without moonroof 40.8 38.9
Leg room (in.) 42.9 38.1
Shoulder room (in.) 58.1 57.3
Hip room (in.) 55.5 55.0
EPA passenger volume (cu. ft.) With moonroof 104.5
Without moonroof 108.1
EPA total volume (cu. ft.) With moonroof 140.0
Without moonroof 143.6
Cargo volume (cu.ft.) Rear seats folded 73.3
Rear seats up 35.5
Cargo length (in.) Rear seats folded 77.7
Rear seats up 41.8
Cargo area liftover height (in.) 27.9

Suspension 2016 Subaru Outback
Front Engine cradle, MacPherson-type struts, lower L-arms, coil springs and stabilizer bar
Rear Double wishbone with subframe and stabilizer bar

Steering 2016 Subaru Outback
Type Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Turns (lock to lock) 2.82
Steering Ratio 14.0:1
Turning diameter, curb-to-curb (ft.) 36.1

Wheels and Tires 2016 Subaru Outback
2.5i Wheels Size (in.) 17 x 7.0
Material Steel wheels with covers
Tires Size 225/65 R17 102H
Type All-season
2.5i Premium Wheels Size (in.) 17 x 7.0
Material Aluminum-alloy wheels
Tires Size 225/65 R17 102H
Type All-season

2.5i Limited / 3.6R Limited

Wheels Size (in.) 18 x 7.0
Material Sluminum-alloy wheels w/ machine finish
Tires Size 225/60 R18 100H
Type All-season

Brakes 2016 Subaru Outback
Type Power-assisted 4-wheel disc with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), 4-channel / 4-sensor ABS, Brake Assist, Brake Override and Electronic Hill Holder
Front Type Ventilated rotors, dual-piston calipers
Size (in.) 12.4
Rear Type Ventilated rotors, single-piston calipers
Size (in.) 11.8

Weights, Capacities 2016 Subaru Outback
Curb Weight, (lbs) 2.5i 3593
2.5i Premium 3596
2.5i Limited 3638
3.6R 3814
Towing capacity 2.5-liter 4-cylinder 2700 lbs. with 200-lb. trailer tongue weight
3.6-liter 6-cylinder 3000 lbs. with 200-lb. trailer tongue weight

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