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2018 Subaru Outback
Compared with 2017

What's new for 2018.

Carried over from 2017 with the same trims, engines, power, and fuel economy.

Trims

6 configurations

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2018 Subaru Outback

2.5i

Horsepower
175
City MPG
25
Highway MPG
32
Engine
2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER
Horsepower
175 hp
Torque
174 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Subaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission
Lineartronic CVT
City / highway MPG
25 / 32
Seating
5 seats
Wheel size
17 in
Ground clearance
8.7 in
Cargo, seats up
–
Towing capacity
–

Standard equipment

  • Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with Active Torque Vectoring
  • X-MODE featuring Hill Descent Control (HDC)
  • STARLINK 6.5-inch Multimedia
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
  • Cloth upholstery
  • 6-way manually adjustable driver’s seat
  • Welcome lighting
  • Auto-on/off wiper-linked headlights
  • Rear-Vision Camera

The trims, side by side.

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

6 of 6 trims
2018 Subaru Outback · Full trim comparison
Trim
2.5i
2.5i Premium
2.5i Limited
2.5i Touring
3.6R Limited
3.6R Touring
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)25 / 32 / 2825 / 32 / 2825 / 32 / 2825 / 32 / 2820 / 27 / 2220 / 27 / 22
Horsepower175 hp175 hp175 hp175 hp256 hp256 hp
Seating capacity5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
DrivetrainSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWD
TransmissionLineartronic CVTLineartronic CVTLineartronic CVTLineartronic CVTLineartronic HCVTLineartronic HCVT
Name2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER3.6-liter SUBARU BOXER3.6-liter SUBARU BOXER
Type4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed6-cylinder horizontally opposed6-cylinder horizontally opposed
Displacement l2.52.52.52.53.63.6
Aspirationnaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspirated
Fuel injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injection––
Horsepower175175175175256256
Horsepower RPM580058005800580060006000
Torque lb ft174174174174247247
Torque RPM400040004000400044004400
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 Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
City MPG252525252020
Highway MPG323232322727
Combined MPG282828282222
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Length (in)189.9189.9189.9189.9189.9189.9
Width (in)72.472.472.472.472.472.4
Height (in)66.166.166.165.266.165.2
Wheelbase (in)108.1108.1108.1108.1108.1108.1
Ground clearance (in)8.78.78.78.78.78.7
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Wheel size (in)171718181818
Wheel materialaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloy
Wheel finishSilverSilverBlack with machine finishBlack with machine finishBlack with machine finishBlack with machine finish
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Eyesight standardNoNoNoYesNoYes
Airbags count888888
Rear vision cameraYesYesYesYesYesYes
Rear cross traffic alert––YesYesYesYes
Lane change assist––YesYesYesYes
Blind spot detection––YesYesYesYes
Reverse automatic braking–––Yes–Yes
2.5i2.5i Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with Active Torque VectoringYesYesYesYesYesYes
X-MODE featuring Hill Descent Control (HDC)YesYesYesYesYesYes
STARLINK 6.5-inch MultimediaYesYesYesYesYesYes
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integrationYesYesYesYesYesYes
Cloth upholsteryYesYesYesYesYesYes
6-way manually adjustable driver’s seatYesYesYesYesYesYes
Welcome lightingYesYesYesYesYesYes
Auto-on/off wiper-linked headlightsYesYesYesYesYesYes
Rear-Vision CameraYesYesYesYesYesYes
STARLINK 8.0-inch Multimedia Plus-YesYesYesYesYes
Fog lights-YesYesYesYesYes
10-way power adjustable driver’s seat-YesYesYesYesYes
All-Weather Package (Heated front seats, mirrors, and wiper de-icer)-YesYesYesYesYes
Dual-zone automatic climate control system-YesYesYesYesYes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter handle-YesYesYesYesYes
Electroluminescent gauges with LCD color display-YesYesYesYesYes
STARLINK Safety Plus enabled-YesYesYesYesYes
Leather-trimmed upholstery--YesYesYesYes
4-way power adjustable front-passenger’s seat--YesYesYesYes
Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert--YesYesYesYes
Harman Kardon 576-watt-equivalent 12-speaker premium audio system--YesYesYesYes
Power moonroof--YesYesYesYes
Keyless Access with Push-Button Start--YesYesYesYes
Power rear gate with height memory--YesYesYesYes
Heated rear seats--YesYesYesYes
Woodgrain-patterned matte finish accent trim--YesYesYesYes
Java Brown leather-trimmed upholstery---Yes-Yes
Heated steering wheel---Yes-Yes
LED Steering Responsive Headlights (SRH)---YesYesYes
Low-profile roof rails in silver finish---Yes-Yes
Dark gray 18-inch wheels with machine finish---Yes-Yes
STARLINK 8.0-inch Multimedia Navigation---Yes-Yes
EyeSight Driver Assist Technology---Yes-Yes
High Beam Assist (HBA)---Yes-Yes
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)---Yes-Yes
256-hp 3.6-liter 6-cylinder SUBARU BOXER engine----YesYes
Dual exhaust outlets----YesYes