2021 Subaru Outback Specs, Features & Options

Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2021 Subaru Outback lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.

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Outback

	1 of 7 Outback Wagon 4D	2 of 7 Outback Premium Wagon 4D	3 of 7 Outback Limited Wagon 4D	4 of 7 Outback Onyx Edition XT Wagon 4D	5 of 7 Outback Touring XT Wagon 4D	6 of 7 Outback Limited XT Wagon 4D	7 of 7 Outback Touring Wagon 4D
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Fair Market Price	$21,536	$22,585	$24,279	$24,445	$25,253	$25,715	$26,162
Fuel Economy	City 26/Hwy 33/Comb 29 MPG	City 26/Hwy 33/Comb 29 MPG	City 26/Hwy 33/Comb 29 MPG	City 23/Hwy 30/Comb 26 MPG	City 23/Hwy 30/Comb 26 MPG	City 23/Hwy 30/Comb 26 MPG	City 26/Hwy 33/Comb 29 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Horsepower	182 @ 5800 RPM	182 @ 5800 RPM	182 @ 5800 RPM	260 @ 5600 RPM	260 @ 5600 RPM	260 @ 5600 RPM	182 @ 5800 RPM
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Cargo Volume	75.70 cu ft	75.70 cu ft	75.70 cu ft	75.70 cu ft	75.70 cu ft	75.70 cu ft	75.70 cu ft
Dimensions	191.3" L x 82" W x 66.1" H	191.3" L x 82" W x 66.1" H	191.3" L x 82" W x 66.1" H	191.3" L x 82" W x 66.1" H	191.3" L x 82" W x 66.1" H	191.3" L x 82" W x 66.1" H	191.3" L x 82" W x 66.1" H
Engine	4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter
Configurations	Inline	Inline	Inline	Inline	Inline	Inline	Inline
Towing Capacity	2,700 lbs	2,700 lbs	2,700 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	3,500 lbs	2,700 lbs

Blind-Spot Alert	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Collision Warning System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Seat Anchors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Door Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Engine Start	Optional	Optional	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Smartphone Interface	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Audible label Messaging	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Internet Access	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Proximity Sensing Keyless Entry	Not Available	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Push-Button Engine Start	Not Available	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Navigation System	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard
Voice Recognition System	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Real-Time Traffic Information	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard
Touch Screen Monitor	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Hands Free Phone	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

iPod Connector	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Premium Radio	Optional	Optional	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Streaming Audio	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Satellite Radio	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release	Not Available	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Streaming Audio	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Mirrors	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Steering Wheel	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Integrated Garage Door Opener	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Torque

176 @ 5800 RPM

277 @ 5600 RPM

176 @ 5800 RPM

Leather Seats	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Folding Rear Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Dual Power Front Seats	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Driver's Seat	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Outlet	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Windows	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Window Defroster	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Controls	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cup Holder Count	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Alloy Wheels	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Fog Lights	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Liftgate/Trunk Release	Not Available	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard
Privacy Glass	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Spoiler	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Roof Rails	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Alarm System

Standard

Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
Hill Descent Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Recommended Fuel	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular
Stability Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic

Curb Weight	3635 pounds	3655 pounds	3730 pounds	3885 pounds	3937 pounds	3926 pounds	3772 pounds
EPA Total Interior	141.5 cubic feet	141.5 cubic feet	141.5 cubic feet	141.5 cubic feet	138.1 cubic feet	141.5 cubic feet	138.1 cubic feet
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gallons	18.5 gallons	18.5 gallons	18.5 gallons	18.5 gallons	18.5 gallons	18.5 gallons
Front Head Room	40.1 inches	40.1 inches	40.1 inches	40.1 inches	37.7 inches	40.1 inches	37.7 inches
Front Leg Room	42.8 inches	42.8 inches	42.8 inches	42.8 inches	42.8 inches	42.8 inches	42.8 inches
Minimum Ground Clearance	8.7 inches	8.7 inches	8.7 inches	8.7 inches	8.7 inches	8.7 inches	8.7 inches
Overall Length	191.3 inches	191.3 inches	191.3 inches	191.3 inches	191.3 inches	191.3 inches	191.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room	58.1 inches	58.1 inches	58.1 inches	58.1 inches	58.1 inches	58.1 inches	58.1 inches
Turning Diameter	36.1 feet	36.1 feet	36.1 feet	36.1 feet	36.1 feet	36.1 feet	36.1 feet
Wheel Base	108.1 inches	108.1 inches	108.1 inches	108.1 inches	108.1 inches	108.1 inches	108.1 inches
Width with mirrors	82 inches	82 inches	82 inches	82 inches	82 inches	82 inches	82 inches

FAQs

Is the Subaru Outback a 4 or 6 cylinder?

All trim levels of the 2021 Outback feature a 4 cylinder engine. For a more detailed look at the 2021 Outback specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2021 Subaru Outback specs page.

Does the 2021 Subaru Outback have a turbo?

Yes, the following 2021 Outback trims have turbo engines: Onyx Edition XT Wagon 4D with a 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter, Touring XT Wagon 4D with a 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter, etc. The following 2021 Outback trims do not have turbo engines: Wagon 4D with a 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter, Premium Wagon 4D with a 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter, etc. For a more detailed look at the 2021 Outback specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2021 Subaru Outback specs page.

What features does a 2021 Outback have?

2021 Subaru Outback features include AM/FM Radio, Bluetooth Wireless Technology, and Child Door Locks. For a full list of All 2021 Outback trims and their respective features and specs compared side-by-side, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2021 Subaru Outback specs page.

How much horsepower does a 2021 Outback have?

The 2021 Outback ranges in power from the Wagon 4D with 182 horsepower to the Limited XT Wagon 4D with 260 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2021 Outback specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2021 Subaru Outback specs page.

Is the Subaru Outback underpowered?

It depends on your definition of underpowered. The 2021 Outback ranges in power from the Wagon 4D with 182 horsepower to the Limited XT Wagon 4D with 260 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2021 Outback specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2021 Subaru Outback specs page.

Is the Subaru Outback fuel efficient?

The 2021 Outback comes in a variety of trim levels with different levels of fuel efficiency. On the low end is the Onyx Edition XT Wagon 4D which gets 26 MPG, with 23 MPG in the city and 30 MPG on the highway. For a complete list of all the 2021 Outback specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2021 Subaru Outback specs page.