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2020 Subaru Outback
Compared with 2019

What's new for 2020.

Trims

  • New: Base, Premium, Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Limited XT, Touring XT
  • Dropped: 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Touring, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Touring

Powertrain

  • New engine: 2.4-liter Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER
  • Top horsepower up from 256 to 260 hp

Fuel economy

  • Best combined MPG up from 28 to 29

Trims

7 configurations

Select a trim to see its specs and equipment.

2020 Subaru Outback

Base

Horsepower
182
City MPG
26
Highway MPG
33
Engine
2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER
Horsepower
182 hp
Torque
176 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Subaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission
Lineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual mode
City / highway MPG
26 / 33
Seating
5 seats
Wheel size
17 in
Ground clearance
8.7 in
Cargo, seats up
–
Towing capacity
3500 lb

Standard equipment

  • EyeSight Driver Assist Technology
  • X-MODE with Hill Descent Control
  • Active Torque Vectoring
  • LED Headlights with High Beam Assist
  • Roof rails with integrated retractable crossbars
  • SUBARU STARLINK Dual 7.0-inch Multimedia
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
  • Automatic climate control
  • Rear-Vision Camera

The trims, side by side.

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

7 of 7 trims
2020 Subaru Outback · Full trim comparison
Trim
Base
Premium
Limited
Touring
Onyx Edition XT
Limited XT
Touring XT
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)26 / 33 / 2926 / 33 / 2926 / 33 / 2926 / 33 / 2923 / 30 / 2623 / 30 / 2623 / 30 / 26
Horsepower182 hp182 hp182 hp182 hp260 hp260 hp260 hp
Seating capacity5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats
BasePremiumLimitedTouringOnyx Edition XTLimited XTTouring XT
DrivetrainSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWD
TransmissionLineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual modeLineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual modeLineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual modeLineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual modeLineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual modeLineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual modeLineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual mode
Name2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER2.4-liter Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER2.4-liter Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER2.4-liter Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER
Type4-cylinder horizontally opposed (DOHC)4-cylinder horizontally opposed (DOHC)4-cylinder horizontally opposed (DOHC)4-cylinder horizontally opposed (DOHC)4-cylinder horizontally opposed (DOHC)4-cylinder horizontally opposed (DOHC)4-cylinder horizontally opposed (DOHC)
Displacement l2.52.52.52.52.42.42.4
Aspirationnaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratednaturally aspiratedturbochargedturbochargedturbocharged
Fuel injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injection
Horsepower182182182182260260260
Horsepower RPM5800580058005800560056005600
Torque lb ft176176176176277277277
Torque RPM4400440044004400200020002000
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)Unleaded gasoline (87 octane)
Auto start stopYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
BasePremiumLimitedTouringOnyx Edition XTLimited XTTouring XT
City MPG26262626232323
Highway MPG33333333303030
Combined MPG29292929262626
BasePremiumLimitedTouringOnyx Edition XTLimited XTTouring XT
Length (in)191.3191.3191.3191.3191.3191.3191.3
Width (in)73737373737373
Height (in)66.166.166.166.166.166.166.1
Wheelbase (in)108.1108.1108.1108.1108.1108.1108.1
Ground clearance (in)8.78.78.78.78.78.78.7
BasePremiumLimitedTouringOnyx Edition XTLimited XTTouring XT
Towing capacity lb3500350035003500350035003500
BasePremiumLimitedTouringOnyx Edition XTLimited XTTouring XT
Wheel size (in)17171818181818
Wheel materialaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloy
Wheel finishBlack with machine finishBlack with machine finishBlack with machine finishBlack with machine finishBlack finishBlack with machine finishBlack with machine finish
BasePremiumLimitedTouringOnyx Edition XTLimited XTTouring XT
Eyesight standardYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Blind spot detectionNoNoYesYesNoYesYes
Rear cross traffic alertNoNoYesYesNoYesYes
Rear vision cameraYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Lane change assist––YesYes–YesYes
Reverse automatic braking––YesYes–YesYes
BasePremiumLimitedTouringOnyx Edition XTLimited XTTouring XT
EyeSight Driver Assist TechnologyYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
X-MODE with Hill Descent ControlYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Active Torque VectoringYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
LED Headlights with High Beam AssistYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Roof rails with integrated retractable crossbarsYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
SUBARU STARLINK Dual 7.0-inch MultimediaYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integrationYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Automatic climate controlYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Rear-Vision CameraYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
LED fog lights-YesYesYesYesYesYes
All-Weather Package (Heated front seats, mirrors, wipers)-YesYesYesYesYesYes
10-way power driver's seat with lumbar support-YesYesYesYesYesYes
SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Dual-zone automatic climate control-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter-YesYesYesYesYesYes
Dual rear-seat USB charge ports-YesYesYesYesYesYes
STARLINK Safety and Security enabled-YesYesYesYesYesYes
LED Steering Responsive Headlights--YesYes-YesYes
Hands-Free Power Rear Gate--YesYesYesYesYes
Keyless Access with Push-Button Start--YesYesYesYesYes
Leather-trimmed upholstery--YesYes-YesYes
8-way power front-passenger seat--YesYes-YesYes
Two-position memory driver's seat--YesYes-YesYes
Heated outboard rear seats--YesYes-YesYes
Harman Kardon 576-watt-equivalent premium audio system--YesYes-YesYes
Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert--YesYes-YesYes
Reverse Automatic Braking--YesYes-YesYes
DriverFocus Distraction Mitigation System---Yes-YesYes
Automatic power-folding exterior mirrors with Satin chrome finish---Yes--Yes
Java Brown Nappa leather-trimmed upholstery---Yes--Yes
Ventilated front seats---Yes--Yes
Heated steering wheel---Yes-YesYes
SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation---Yes-YesYes
180-Degree Front View Monitor---YesYes-Yes
Power moonroof---Yes-YesYes
Dual-Mode X-MODE with Snow/Dirt and Deep Snow/Mud modes----Yes--
Crystal Black Silica exterior accents----Yes--
Gray StarTex water-repellent upholstery----Yes--
Full-size spare tire----Yes--
3,500-lb towing capacity----YesYesYes
Sound-insulating front door glass-----YesYes