Subaru Outback Horsepower & Torque (2008 - 2025): Your Comprehensive Guide

The Subaru Outback is a versatile crossover station wagon that has been a staple in Subaru's lineup since 1994, blending practicality with reliable performance.

From 2008 to 2025, the Outback's powertrain options have evolved significantly.

Early models featured a 2.5L flat-four engine producing 169 horsepower, while later versions offered more robust options, including a 3.6L flat-six.

By 2025, the Outback delivers 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque from a 2.4L turbocharged engine paired with an 8-speed continuously variable transmission (CVT).

All-wheel drive (AWD) has remained standard across all trims, ensuring consistent capability throughout its history.

Scroll down to see the detailed horsepower and torque data below.

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Sixth Generation: 2019-2025

2025 Subaru Outback Horsepower

The Subaru Outback features a horsepower range from 182 hp with the 2.5L engine to 260 hp with the 2.4L engine, both equipped with an all-wheel-drive (AWD) system and an 8-speed continuously variable transmission (CVT) with overdrive.

Torque output varies from 176 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 277 lb-ft with the 2.4L engine, maintaining the same AWD configuration and transmission type across both engine options.

2024 Subaru Outback Horsepower

The 2024 Subaru Outback features a horsepower range from 182 hp with the 2.5L engine to 260 hp with the 2.4L engine.

Torque output varies from 176 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 277 lb-ft with the 2.4L engine, both utilizing an AWD drivetrain and an 8-speed CVT with overdrive.

2023 Subaru Outback Horsepower

The 2023 Subaru Outback features a horsepower range from 182 hp with the 2.5L engine to 260 hp with the 2.4L engine.

Torque output varies from 176 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 277 lb-ft with the 2.4L engine, both utilizing a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and an all-wheel drive (AWD) configuration.

2022 Subaru Outback Horsepower

The Subaru Outback features a horsepower range from 182 hp with the 2.5L engine to 260 hp with the 2.4L engine.

Torque output varies from 176 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 277 lb-ft with the 2.4L engine, both utilizing a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain configuration.

2021 Subaru Outback Horsepower

The Subaru Outback features a horsepower range from 182 hp with the 2.5L engine to 260 hp with the 2.4L engine, both equipped with an all-wheel-drive (AWD) system.

Torque output varies from 176 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 277 lb-ft with the 2.4L engine, both utilizing an 8-speed continuously variable transmission (CVT) with overdrive.

2020 Subaru Outback Horsepower

The Subaru Outback features a horsepower range from 182 hp with the 2.5L engine to 260 hp with the 2.4L engine.

Torque output varies from 176 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 277 lb-ft with the 2.4L engine.

All configurations utilize an all-wheel drive (AWD) system and are paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

2019 Subaru Outback Horsepower

The Subaru Outback features a horsepower range from 175 hp with the 2.5L engine to 256 hp with the 3.6L engine.

Torque output varies from 174 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 247 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine.

Both engine configurations are paired with an AWD drivetrain and a 6-speed CVT with overdrive.

Fifth Generation: 2014-2018

2018 Subaru Outback Horsepower

The Subaru Outback features a horsepower range from 175 hp with the 2.5L H4 engine to 256 hp with the 3.6L H6 engine, both utilizing an AWD drivetrain.

Torque output varies from 174 lb-ft with the 2.5L H4 engine to 247 lb-ft with the 3.6L H6 engine, both paired with a 6-speed CVT transmission.

2017 Subaru Outback Horsepower

The Subaru Outback features a horsepower range from 175 hp with a 2.5L H4 engine to 256 hp with a 3.6L H6 engine, both equipped with an AWD drivetrain.

Torque output varies from 174 lb-ft with the 2.5L H4 engine to 247 lb-ft with the 3.6L H6 engine, utilizing a 6-speed CVT with overdrive in both configurations.

2016 Subaru Outback Horsepower

The Subaru Outback features a horsepower range from 175 hp with a 2.5L H4 engine to 256 hp with a 3.6L H6 engine, both equipped with an AWD drivetrain.

Torque output varies from 174 lb-ft with the 2.5L H4 engine to 247 lb-ft with the 3.6L H6 engine, utilizing a 6-speed CVT with overdrive in both configurations.

2015 Subaru Outback Horsepower

The Subaru Outback features a horsepower range from 175 hp with a 2.5L H4 engine to 256 hp with a 3.6L H6 engine, both utilizing an all-wheel drive (AWD) configuration.

Torque output varies from 174 lb-ft with the 2.5L H4 engine to 247 lb-ft with the 3.6L H6 engine, both paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with overdrive.

2014 Subaru Outback Horsepower

The Subaru Outback features a horsepower range from 173 hp with the 2.5L I4 engine to 256 hp with the 3.6L H6 engine, both equipped with an all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivetrain.

Torque output varies from 174 lb-ft with the 2.5L I4 engine to 247 lb-ft with the 3.6L H6 engine.

Transmission options include a 6-speed manual with overdrive for the 2.5L engine and a 5-speed automatic with overdrive for the 3.6L engine.

Fourth Generation: 2009-2013

2013 Subaru Outback Horsepower

The Subaru Outback features a horsepower range from 173 hp with a 2.5L Flat 4 engine to 256 hp with a 3.6L Flat 6 engine, both equipped with an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain.

Torque output varies from 174 lb-ft with the 2.5L Flat 4 to 247 lb-ft with the 3.6L Flat 6 engine.

Transmission options include a 6-speed manual for the 2.5L engine and a 5-speed automatic with manual shift capability for the 3.6L engine.

2012 Subaru Outback Horsepower

The Subaru Outback features a horsepower range from 170 hp with a 2.5L Flat 4 engine to 256 hp with a 3.6L Flat 6 engine.

Torque output varies from 170 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 247 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine.

Both engine configurations are paired with an all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain, utilizing a 6-speed manual transmission for the 2.5L and a 5-speed automatic with manual shift capability for the 3.6L.

2011 Subaru Outback Horsepower

The Subaru Outback offers a horsepower range from 170 hp with a 2.5L Flat 4 engine to 256 hp with a 3.6L Flat 6 engine, both utilizing an all-wheel drive (AWD) configuration.

Torque output varies from 170 lb-ft with the 2.5L Flat 4 to 247 lb-ft with the 3.6L Flat 6 engine.

Transmission options include a 6-speed manual with overdrive for the 2.5L engine and a 5-speed automatic with overdrive for the 3.6L engine.

2010 Subaru Outback Horsepower

The Subaru Outback offers a horsepower range from 170 hp with a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine to 256 hp with a 3.6L 6-cylinder engine, both featuring an all-wheel-drive (AWD) configuration.

Torque output varies from 170 lb-ft with the 2.5L engine to 247 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine.

The vehicle is equipped with either a 6-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic transmission, depending on the engine configuration.

2009 Subaru Outback Horsepower

The Subaru Outback offers a horsepower range from 169 hp with a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine to 245 hp with a 3.0L 6-cylinder engine, both utilizing an all-wheel drive (AWD) configuration.

Torque output varies from 175 lb-ft with the 2.5L 4-cylinder to 241 lb-ft with the 2.5L 4-cylinder in a different configuration.

Transmission options include a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed automatic with Sportshift functionality.

Third Generation: 2003-2008

2008 Subaru Outback Horsepower

The 2008 Subaru Outback features a horsepower range from 169 hp with a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine to 245 hp with a 3.0L 6-cylinder engine, both equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD).

Torque output varies from 175 lb-ft with the 2.5L 4-cylinder to 241 lb-ft with the 2.5L 4-cylinder in a different configuration. The vehicle utilizes a 4-speed automatic transmission for the 2.5L engine and a 5-speed automatic transmission for the 3.0L engine.