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2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium

The 2016 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium is a 175-hp SUV with a lineartronic® cvt and all-wheel drive. It starts at $27,395 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.

Spec Value
Price
MSRP$27,395 ($37,097 *)
MSRP with Destination$28,245 ($38,248 *)
Destination Charge$850
Engine
Engine TypeHorizontally opposed DOHC 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER® (naturally aspirated); aluminum heads and block
Horsepower175 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Torque174 lb-ft
ValvetrainDOHC, chain-driven camshafts, Active Valve Control System (AVCS) on intake valves
Bore and Stroke94.0 x 90.0 mm
Compression Ratio10.3:1
Injection TypeSequential multi-port fuel injection (MFI), cylinder head direct-mount multi-spray injectors, Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAWD — Subaru Symmetrical Active Torque Split All-Wheel Drive with electronically managed CVT hydraulic transfer clutch; X-Mode, Hill Descent Control, Hill Start Assist, Active Torque Vectoring
Transmission
TransmissionLineartronic® CVT with 6-speed manual mode and steering wheel paddle shifters (ratio range: 3.581–0.570)
1st Gear3.581
2nd Gear2.262
3rd Gear1.658
4th Gear1.208
5th Gear0.885
6th Gear0.618
Reverse3.667
Final Drive4.111
Fuel Economy
City25 MPG
Highway33 MPG
Combined28 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular grade, minimum 87 AKI
Suspension
Front SuspensionEngine cradle, MacPherson-type struts, lower L-arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionDouble wishbone with subframe, stabilizer bar
Brakes
Front Brake CalipersDual-piston
Front Brake Disc12.4-in. ventilated disc
Rear Brake Disc11.8-in. ventilated disc
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front17 x 7-in. aluminum alloy
Wheels Rear17 x 7-in. aluminum alloy
Tires Front225/65R17 all-season
Tires Rear225/65R17 all-season
Dimensions & Weight
Length189.6 in
Width72.4 in
Height66.1 in
Wheelbase108.1 in
Front Track61.8 in
Rear Track62.2 in
Ground Clearance8.7 in
Approach Angle18.4°
Departure Angle22.7°
Cargo Volume35.5 ft³
Curb Weight3,596 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front40.8 in
Headroom Rear38.9 in
Legroom Front42.9 in
Legroom Rear38.1 in
Shoulder Room Front58.1 in
Shoulder Room Rear57.3 in
Hip Room Front55.5 in
Hip Room Rear55 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
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