All Subaru modelsSubaru Outback: generations and engines
The Subaru Outback has been built since 1994 in 8 generations, with 28 engine versions in our catalog (station wagon). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
EnlargeProduction years1994–present
Generations8
Engine versions28
Power135–260 hp
Body stylesStation wagon
FuelGasoline, Diesel
Timeline
Subaru Outback generations
- 1994–1999
Subaru Outback I
Engines below - 1999–2003
Subaru Outback II (BE,BH)
Engines below - 2003–2009
- 2009–2013
Subaru Outback IV
Engines below - 2013–2014
Subaru Outback IV (facelift 2013)
Engines below - 2014–2018
Subaru Outback V
Engines below - 2018–2019
Subaru Outback V (facelift 2018)
Engines below - 2019–present
Subaru Outback VI
Engines below
Specs
Subaru Outback engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
Subaru Outback I1994–1999 · 4 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2i 4WD (135 hp) | 1994–1999 | Gasoline | 135 hp (99 kW) | 140 lb-ft (190 Nm) | |||
| 2.2i 4WD (135 hp) Automatic | 1994–1999 | Gasoline | 135 hp (99 kW) | 140 lb-ft (190 Nm) | |||
| 2.5i 4WD (165 hp) | 1994–1999 | Gasoline | 165 hp (121 kW) | 167 lb-ft (226 Nm) | |||
| 2.5i 4WD (165 hp) Automatic | 1994–1999 | Gasoline | 165 hp (121 kW) | 167 lb-ft (226 Nm) |
Subaru Outback II (BE,BH)1999–2003 · 3 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 i 4WD (156 hp) | 1999–2003 | Gasoline | 156 hp (115 kW) | 164 lb-ft (223 Nm) | 9.5 s | 122 mph (197 km/h) | |
| 2.5 i 4WD (156 hp) Automatic | 1999–2003 | Gasoline | 156 hp (115 kW) | 164 lb-ft (223 Nm) | 9.5 s | 122 mph (197 km/h) | |
| 3.0 i 4WD (209 hp) | 1999–2003 | Gasoline | 209 hp (154 kW) | 8.9 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) |
Subaru Outback IV2009–2013 · 4 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5i (167 hp) AWD | 2009–2013 | Gasoline | 167 hp (123 kW) | 169 lb-ft (229 Nm) | |||
| 2.5i (167 hp) AWD Automatic | 2009–2013 | Gasoline | 167 hp (123 kW) | 169 lb-ft (229 Nm) | |||
| 3.6R (249 hp) AWD | 2009–2013 | Gasoline | 249 hp (183 kW) | ||||
| Limited 2.5i (170 hp) | 2010–2011 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 169 lb-ft (229 Nm) | 9.8 s | 149 mph (240 km/h) |
Subaru Outback IV (facelift 2013)2013–2014 · 3 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0d (150 hp) AWD | 2013–2014 | Diesel | 150 hp (110 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 9.7 s | 121 mph (195 km/h) | |
| 2.0d (150 hp) AWD Lineartronic | 2013–2014 | Diesel | 150 hp (110 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 9.7 s | 121 mph (195 km/h) | |
| 2.5i (173 hp) AWD Lineartronic | 2013–2014 | Gasoline | 173 hp (127 kW) | 173 lb-ft (235 Nm) | 9.9 s | 123 mph (198 km/h) |
Subaru Outback V2014–2018 · 3 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0d (150 hp) AWD | 2014–2018 | Diesel | 150 hp (110 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 9.7 s | 124 mph (200 km/h) | |
| 2.0d (150 hp) AWD Lineartronic | 2014–2018 | Diesel | 150 hp (110 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 9.9 s | 119 mph (192 km/h) | |
| 2.5i (175 hp) AWD Lineartronic | 2014–2018 | Gasoline | 175 hp (129 kW) | 173 lb-ft (235 Nm) | 10.2 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) |
Subaru Outback V (facelift 2018)2018–2019 · 2 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5i (175 hp) AWD Lineartronic | 2018–2019 | Gasoline | 175 hp (129 kW) | 173 lb-ft (235 Nm) | 10.2 s | 123 mph (198 km/h) | |
| R 3.6 (256 hp) AWD Lineartronic | 2018–2019 | Gasoline | 256 hp (188 kW) | 247 lb-ft (335 Nm) |
Subaru Outback VI2019–present · 2 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 (182 hp) AWD CVT | 2019–present | Gasoline | 182 hp (134 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | |||
| XT 2.4Turbo (260 hp) AWD CVT | 2019–present | Gasoline | 260 hp (191 kW) | 277 lb-ft (375 Nm) |
Before you buy
Check a used Subaru Outback
- Real mileage – service and inspection readings show if the odometer was rolled back.
- Accidents and title brands – damage records, salvage, flood or rebuilt titles.
- Old photos – how the car looked in earlier listings.
Subaru
All models 
