These are standard specifications for the 2020 Subaru Outback, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
CVT Lineartronic ( 8-speed manual mode )
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | AWD |
| Production Years for Series : | 2015 - |
| Weight : | 3624 lbs | 1643.819 kg |
| MPG City : | 26 |
| MPG Highway : | 33 |
| Introduced At : | 2019 New York Auto Show |
Engine & Transmission
| Opposed 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2400 cc | 146.5 cu in. | 2.4 L. |
| Power : | 260 HP (191.36 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque : | 277 Ft-Lbs (376 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
CVT Lineartronic ( 8-speed manual mode )
Production Figures
| Total Subaru Production for 2020 : | 611,942 |
| 2020 Subaru Outback | |
Dimension(s)
Wagon
| Cargo Volume : | 76 cu. ft. |
| Towing Capacity : | 3,500.0 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity : | 18.5 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 189.9 in | 4823 mm. |
| Width : | 72.4 in | 1839 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 108.1 in | 2746 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.8 in | 1570 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.2 in | 1580 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 8.7 in | 221 mm. |
| Front Overhang : | 39.4 in | 1001 mm. |
| Rear Overhang : | 42.2 in | 1072 mm. |
| Interior | |
| Front Headroom : | 40.8 in | 1036 mm. |
| Rear Headroom : | 38.9 in | 988 mm. |
| Front Legroom : | 42.9 in | 1090 mm. |
| Rear Legroom : | 38.1 in | 968 mm. |
| Front Hip Room : | 55.5 in | 1410 mm. |
| Rear Hip Room : | 55.0 in | 1397 mm. |
| Front Shoulder Room : | 58.1 in | 1476 mm. |
| Rear Shoulder Room : | 57.3 in | 1455 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Engine cradle, MacPherson-type struts, lower L-arms, coil springs and stabilizer bar Rear : Double wishbone with subframe and stabilizer bar | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion with Power Assist | |
| Steering Overall Ratio : | 14.0:1 |
| Turns lock to lock : | 2.82 |
| Turning Circle : | 36.1 ft |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brakes : | Ventilated rotors, dual-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes : | Ventilated rotors, single-piston calipers |
| Front Brake Size : | 12.4 in | 315 mm. |
| Rear Brake Size : | 11.8 in | 300 mm. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Wheels : | 18-inch alloy |
Recall
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V587000 |
| Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. |
| Consequence | Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21. |
| 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.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V766000 |
| Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with 'high' grade and 'mid' grade multimedia navigation. The August 2020 over-the-air software update may have timed out without completing the installation, corrupting the data, and causing the rearview display to shutoff intermittently. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, 'Rear Visibility.' |
| Consequence | The intermittent loss of the rearview image reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of crash. |
| Remedy | Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software and, if necessary, replace the Cockpit Control Module, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-20. |
| 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:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20190521 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V485000 |
| Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped. |
| Consequence | An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-22. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-955. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CHAIN/BELT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20190715 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V955000 |
| Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped. |
| Consequence | An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 19, 2022. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 19V-855. Vehicles previously recalled under 19V-855 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall once available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-21. |
| 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.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20190730 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V664000 |
| Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Outback and Legacy vehicles. The brake pedal mounting bracket may have a missing or insufficiently tightened bolt. |
| Consequence | A missing or loose bolt may cause the brake pedal mounting area to deform over time, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal mounting bracket hardware and replace the hardware or brake pedal assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUL-97. |
| 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
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2020 Subaru Outback?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2020 Subaru Outback? A: The 2020 Subaru Outback has a wheelbase size of 108.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2020 Subaru Outback? A: The 2020 Subaru Outback has a length of 189.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2020 Subaru Outback? A: The 2020 Subaru Outback has a width of 72.40 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2020 Subaru Outback have?A: The 2020 Subaru Outback has 40.80 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2020 Subaru Outback have?A: The 2020 Subaru Outback has legroom of 42.90 inches.Q: What is the 2020 Subaru Outback's towing capacity?A: The 2020 Subaru Outback has a towing capaicty of 3500.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2020 Subaru Outback? A: The 2020 Subaru Outback was a Wagon.Q: What type of wheels did the 2020 Subaru Outback have? A: The 2020 Subaru Outback had 18-inch alloy wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Subaru produce in 2020? A: Subaru produced 611,942 automobiles in 2020.Q: What engine did the 2020 Subaru Outback have? A: The engine powering the 2020 Subaru Outback was a Opposed 4 (2400 cc | 146.5 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 260 HP (191.36 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 277 Ft-Lbs (376 NM) @ 2000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 2020 Subaru Outback have? A: The 2020 Subaru Outback had a CVT Lineartronic ( 8-speed manual mode ) gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2020 Subaru Outback? A: The 2020 Subaru Outback has a wheelbase size of 108.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2020 Subaru Outback? A: The 2020 Subaru Outback has a length of 189.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2020 Subaru Outback? A: The 2020 Subaru Outback has a width of 72.40 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2020 Subaru Outback have?A: The 2020 Subaru Outback has 40.80 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2020 Subaru Outback have?A: The 2020 Subaru Outback has legroom of 42.90 inches.Q: What is the 2020 Subaru Outback's towing capacity?A: The 2020 Subaru Outback has a towing capaicty of 3500.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2020 Subaru Outback? A: The 2020 Subaru Outback was a Wagon.Q: What type of wheels did the 2020 Subaru Outback have? A: The 2020 Subaru Outback had 18-inch alloy wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Subaru produce in 2020? A: Subaru produced 611,942 automobiles in 2020.Q: What engine did the 2020 Subaru Outback have? A: The engine powering the 2020 Subaru Outback was a Opposed 4 (2400 cc | 146.5 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 260 HP (191.36 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 277 Ft-Lbs (376 NM) @ 2000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 2020 Subaru Outback have? A: The 2020 Subaru Outback had a CVT Lineartronic ( 8-speed manual mode ) gearbox. Similarly Sized Vehicles
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