Subaru Outback Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2016)

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2016 Subaru Outback Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body	4dr Wagon

Wheelbase	108.1 in
Length	189.6 in
Width	72.4 in
Height	66.1 in
Curb Weight	3593 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.0 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in
Total Legroom	81 in (over 2 rows)
Cargo Volume, Minimum	35.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	73.3 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru Outback

2016 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	Through the 2009 model year, the Outback (and the related Legacy sedan) had a tight back seat. Though marketed as a midsize car, it was actually a compact. The 2010 redesign dramatically expanded the Outback's interior, especially in the back seat. The 2015 redesign added another inch of shoulder room, such that the Outback (and Legacy) are now not only truly midsize, but rank among the roomiest midsize cars. Rear air vents are offered--in Outbacks with leather. So the tested car lacked them. Some compact crossovers, including the Cherokee, are about as roomy, but they achieve their specs through a more upright seating position. People in the back seat are closer to the front seats, so they don't feel like they have as much room even though they have just as much space for their legs. But they get rear air vents even in the lower trim levels. see full Subaru Outback review

2016 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The front seats have an unusually high bulge just below my shoulder blades. This feels more odd than uncomfortable, at least to me. The driver's lumbar adjusts, but this affects the area below said bulge. Partly depending on your height your experience might vary. These seats also provide very little lateral support, which admittedly isn't much of an issue given the non-sporting character (and non-sporting tires) of the Outback. I had no such qualms with the armrest on the door. It's wide and cushy. In the front seats' favor, for 2015 Subaru has added fore-aft adjustability to the headrests, a rarity in recent moderately priced cars. The Jeep's cloth seats are too squishy, but they're more form-fittting than the Subaru's, and I find them more comfortable. see full Subaru Outback review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru Outback

2016 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	see full Subaru Outback review
2016	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	see full Subaru Outback review

2016 Subaru Outback 4-door Wagon Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim	2.5i	2.5i Premium	2.5i Limited	3.6R Limited

Standard Engine	2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5800 174 lb-ft@4000	2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5800 174 lb-ft@4000	2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5800 174 lb-ft@4000	3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400
Standard Transmission	6-speed manually-shiftable CVT	6-speed manually-shiftable CVT	6-speed manually-shiftable CVT	6-speed manually-shiftable CVT
Standard Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
Standard Tires	225/65HR17 tires	225/65HR17 tires	225/60HR18 tires	225/60HR18 tires

What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2016 Subaru Outback

2016 Subaru Outback Powertrain: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	The four cylinder engine provides barely adequate performance. I have owned and driven 2013 Honda CR-V four cylinder and Honda Accord four cylinder models from model years 2006, 2008, 2014 and 2016 that offer far better acceleration. see full Subaru Outback review
2016	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	The four cylinder engine provides barely adequate performance. I have owned and driven 2013 Honda CR-V four cylinder and Honda Accord four cylinder models from model years 2006, 2008, 2014 and 2016 that offer far better acceleration. see full Subaru Outback review
2015	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	It generally drives very nicely, but it does feel underpowered at times. see full Subaru Outback review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2016 Subaru Outback

None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2016 Subaru Outback.

2016 Subaru Outback MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body	Trim	Base Price	Invoice	Destination
4dr Wagon	2.5i	24,995	23,499	850
4dr Wagon	2.5i Premium	27,395	25,761	850
4dr Wagon	2.5i Limited	30,395	28,473	850
4dr Wagon	3.6R Limited	33,395	31,227	850

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