2020 Subaru Outback Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 2020 Subaru Outback, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

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

Transmission:
CVT Lineartronic ( 8-speed manual mode )

Production Figures

Total Subaru Production for 2020 :	611,942
2020 Subaru Outback

Dimension(s)

Wagon

Exterior
Cargo Volume :	76 cu. ft.
Towing Capacity :	3,500.0 lbs
Fuel Capacity :	18.5 Gal
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
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	AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Manufacturer	Subaru of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	24V227000
Summary	Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.
Consequence	An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy	Dealers will replace the ODS sensors on the front passenger seat, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners will receive a second letter once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-24.
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	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:DRIVELINE:CHAIN/BELT
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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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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.