These are standard specifications for the 2016 Subaru Outback, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
CVT Lineartronic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | AWD |
| Production Years for Series : | 2015 - |
| Price : | MSRP: $24,995-33,395 |
| Weight : | 3593 lbs | 1629.757 kg |
| MPG City : | 25 |
| MPG Highway : | 33 |
| Combined MPG : | 28.00 |
| Introduced At : | 2014 New York International Auto Show |
Engine & Transmission
| Opposed 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2498 cc | 152.4 cu in. | 2.5 L. |
| Power : | 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 5800 RPM |
| Torque : | 174 Ft-Lbs (236 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 94.0 mm | 3.701 in. |
| Stroke : | 90.0 mm | 3.543 in. |
| Compression : | 10.3:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection | |
| Opposed 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3630 cc | 221.5 cu in. | 3.6 L. |
| Power : | 256 HP (188.416 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 247 Ft-Lbs (335 NM) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 92.0 mm | 3.622 in. |
| Stroke : | 91.0 mm | 3.583 in. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection | |
CVT Lineartronic
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.581 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.262 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.658 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.208 |
| 5th Gear : | 0.885 |
| 6th Gear : | 0.618 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20150703 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V502000 |
| Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to July 27, 2015. Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke. |
| Consequence | If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire. |
| Remedy | Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the propeller shaft, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2015. Owners may contact 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQU-56. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20150829 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V910000 |
| Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Outback vehicles. A replacement air bag control module may have been installed that is not compatible with the passenger air bag module, possibly affecting air bag deployment. |
| Consequence | In the event of a crash necessitating passenger frontal air bag deployment, the air bag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUX-09. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20151024 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V794000 |
| Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016 Legacy vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 16, 2015, and Outback vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 17, 2015. Due to the improper tightening of the securing nuts, the drive shaft may separate from the rear differential. |
| Consequence | If the drive shaft detaches from the rear differential, it may strike the fuel tank and result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fastening nuts, and tighten or replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Subaru's number for this recall is WQV-57. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | STEERING:COLUMN |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20160229 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V292000 |
| Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels. |
| Consequence | The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lot number on the steering column, replacing the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783 or by visiting http://www.wtd65.service-campaign.com. Subaru's number for this recall is WTD-65. Note: Until the vehicles have been inspected, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2016 Subaru Outback FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2016 Subaru Outback?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Subaru Outback? A: The 2016 Subaru Outback has a wheelbase size of 108.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2016 Subaru Outback? A: The 2016 Subaru Outback has a length of 189.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2016 Subaru Outback? A: The 2016 Subaru Outback has a width of 72.40 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Subaru Outback have?A: The 2016 Subaru Outback has 40.80 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Subaru Outback have?A: The 2016 Subaru Outback has legroom of 42.90 inches.Q: What is the 2016 Subaru Outback's towing capacity?A: The 2016 Subaru Outback has a towing capaicty of 2700.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Subaru Outback? A: The 2016 Subaru Outback was a Wagon.Q: How much did the 2016 Subaru Outback cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2016 Subaru Outback had an MSRP of $24,995 - $$33,395 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2016 Subaru Outback have? A: The 2016 Subaru Outback had the following engine options: Opposed 4 (2498 cc | 152.4 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 174 Ft-Lbs (236 NM) @ 4000 RPM Opposed 6 (3630 cc | 221.5 cu in. | 3.6 L.) with 256 HP (188.416 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 247 Ft-Lbs (335 NM) @ 4400 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2016 Subaru Outback have? A: The 2016 Subaru Outback had a CVT Lineartronic gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Subaru Outback? A: The 2016 Subaru Outback has a wheelbase size of 108.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2016 Subaru Outback? A: The 2016 Subaru Outback has a length of 189.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2016 Subaru Outback? A: The 2016 Subaru Outback has a width of 72.40 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Subaru Outback have?A: The 2016 Subaru Outback has 40.80 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Subaru Outback have?A: The 2016 Subaru Outback has legroom of 42.90 inches.Q: What is the 2016 Subaru Outback's towing capacity?A: The 2016 Subaru Outback has a towing capaicty of 2700.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Subaru Outback? A: The 2016 Subaru Outback was a Wagon.Q: How much did the 2016 Subaru Outback cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2016 Subaru Outback had an MSRP of $24,995 - $$33,395 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2016 Subaru Outback have? A: The 2016 Subaru Outback had the following engine options: Opposed 4 (2498 cc | 152.4 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 174 Ft-Lbs (236 NM) @ 4000 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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Subaru Monthly Sales Volume
March 2024
61,297
February 2024
47,189
January 2024
44,510
November 2023
53,327
October 2023
53,772
September 2023
56,335
August 2023
56,407
June 2023
55,168
May 2023
54,531
April 2023
51,014
February 2023
45,790
January 2023
44,373