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2013 Subaru Outback
2013 model year

What's new for 2013.

The 2013 Subaru Outback features a significant mid-cycle refresh, most notably the introduction of the all-new 'FB25' 2.5-liter DOHC engine, which provides better low-end torque and improved fuel efficiency. This year also marks the debut of Subaru's EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, a camera-based system providing pre-collision braking and lane departure warning. The exterior is updated with a new front grille, headlights, and fog lights, while the suspension is retuned to reduce body roll by 40% and improve overall ride quality.

Powertrain

  • New 173-hp 2.5-liter DOHC 'FB' series engine replaces the previous SOHC unit.
  • Second-generation Lineartronic CVT introduced for smoother and quieter operation.

Safety

  • Debut of EyeSight Driver Assist Technology on Limited models.

Mechanical

  • Significant suspension retuning to improve handling and reduce body roll.

Exterior

  • New front fascia with a larger grille, redesigned headlights, and larger fog light housings.

Trims

6 configurations

Select a trim to see its specs and equipment.

2013 Subaru Outback

2.5i

Horsepower
173
City MPG
21
Highway MPG
28
Engine
2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER
Horsepower
173 hp
Torque
174 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Subaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission
6-speed manual
City / highway MPG
21 / 28
Seating
5 seats
Wheel size
16 in
Ground clearance
8.7 in
Cargo, seats up
34.3 cu ft
Towing capacity
–

Standard equipment

  • Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
  • Roof rails with retractable and adjustable cross bars
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Silver metallic interior trim
  • 6-way manually adjustable driver’s seat
  • 4-speaker single-CD audio system
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • USB port/iPod control
  • Electronic parking brake with Hill-Holder
  • Auto-on/off headlights

The trims, side by side.

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"Optional" means the feature needs an upgrade or package.

6 of 6 trims
2013 Subaru Outback · Full trim comparison
Trim
2.5i
2.5i Premium
2.5i Limited
3.6R
3.6R Limited
2.5i CVT
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)21 / 28 / 2421 / 28 / 2424 / 30 / 2618 / 24 / 2018 / 24 / 2024 / 30 / 26
Horsepower173 hp173 hp173 hp256 hp256 hp173 hp
Seating capacity5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R3.6R Limited2.5i CVT
DrivetrainSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission6-speed manual6-speed manualLineartronic CVT5-speed automatic5-speed automaticLineartronic CVT
Name2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER3.6-liter SUBARU BOXER3.6-liter SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER
Type4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed6-cylinder horizontally opposed6-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed
Displacement l2.52.52.53.63.62.5
Aspirationnaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspirated
Fuel injectionActive Valve Control SystemActive Valve Control SystemActive Valve Control SystemDual Active Valve Control SystemDual Active Valve Control SystemActive Valve Control System
Horsepower173173173256256173
Horsepower RPM560056005600600060005600
Torque lb ft174174174247247174
Torque RPM410041004100440044004100
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R3.6R Limited2.5i CVT
City MPG212124181824
Highway MPG282830242430
Combined MPG242426202026
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R3.6R Limited2.5i CVT
Length (in)189189189189189189
Width (in)71.771.771.771.771.771.7
Height (in)66.166.166.166.166.166.1
Wheelbase (in)107.9107.9107.9107.9107.9107.9
Ground clearance (in)8.78.78.78.78.78.7
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R3.6R Limited2.5i CVT
Cargo volume seats up (cu ft)34.334.334.334.334.334.3
Cargo volume max (cu ft)71.371.371.371.371.371.3
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R3.6R Limited2.5i CVT
Wheel size (in)161717171716
Wheel materialsteelaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloysteel
Wheel finishwith covers6-spoke6-spokewith coverswith coverswith covers
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R3.6R Limited2.5i CVT
Vdc standardYesYesYesYesYesYes
Traction controlYesYesYesYesYesYes
Abs standardYesYesYesYesYesYes
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R3.6R Limited2.5i CVT
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveYesYesYesYesYesYes
Roof rails with retractable and adjustable cross barsYesYesYesYesYesYes
Cloth upholsteryYesYesYesYesYesYes
Silver metallic interior trimYesYesYesYesYesYes
6-way manually adjustable driver’s seatYesYesYesYesYesYes
4-speaker single-CD audio systemYesYesYesYesYesYes
Bluetooth connectivityYesYesYesYesYesYes
USB port/iPod controlYesYesYesYesYesYes
Electronic parking brake with Hill-HolderYesYesYesYesYesYes
Auto-on/off headlightsYesYesYesYesYesYes
Fog lights-YesYesYesYes-
Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel-YesYes---
10-way power adjustable driver’s seat-YesYes-Yes-
6-speaker single-CD audio system-YesYes---
Body-color folding side mirrors-YesYes---
Driver’s auto up/down power window-YesYes---
Leather-trimmed upholstery--Yes-Yes-
Woodgrain-patterned accent interior trim--Yes-Yes-
4-way power adjustable front-passenger’s seat--Yes-Yes-
Dual-zone automatic climate control system--Yes-Yes-
440-watt Harman Kardon premium audio system--Yes-Yes-
4.3-inch LCD display--Yes---
SiriusXM Satellite Radio--Yes---
Electroluminescent gauges with LCD color display--Yes---
All-Weather Package (Heated front seats, mirrors, wiper de-icer)--Yes---
Paddle shifters---YesYes-
All-Weather Package----Yes-