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Subaru Outback Towing Capacity (2008-2025)


Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Overview

The Subaru Outback towing capacity ranges between 2,700 lbs. and 3,500 lbs as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.

For instance, the 2025 Subaru Outback has a minimum towing capacity of 2,700 lbs, while the 2025 Subaru Outback has a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 lbs.

Factors such as trim level, engine configuration, and drivetrain can impact the towing capacity of a specific model year of Subaru Outback.

Check out the Towing Capacity specifications for other makes and models.

All towing capacities are braked capacities. This means that the trailer being towed has a braking system installed to assist with the vehicle's own braking. The towing capacities for trailers without brakes will be much less.

Confirm all towing capacities with the owner's manual.

2025 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

The 2025 Subaru Outback towing capacity is between 2,700 lbs. and 3,500 lbs as shown in the table below.

2025 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimEngine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | TorqueTowing Capacity
Base SUV2.5L | Flat 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Limited SUV2.5L | Flat 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Limited XT SUV2.4L | Turbo | Flat 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs3,500 lbs
Onyx Edition SUV2.5L | Flat 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Onyx Edition XT SUV2.4L | Turbo | Flat 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs3,500 lbs
Premium SUV2.5L | Flat 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
2025 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities Continued
TrimEngine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | TorqueTowing Capacity
Touring SUV2.5L | Flat 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Touring XT SUV2.4L | Turbo | Flat 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs3,500 lbs
Wilderness SUV2.4L | Turbo | Flat 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs3,500 lbs

2024 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

The 2024 Subaru Outback towing capacity is between 2,700 lbs. and 3,500 lbs as shown in the table below.

2024 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimEngine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | TorqueTowing Capacity
Base SUV2.5L | Flat 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Limited SUV2.5L | Flat 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Limited XT SUV2.4L | Turbo | Flat 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs3,500 lbs
Onyx Edition SUV2.5L | Flat 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Onyx Edition XT SUV2.4L | Turbo | Flat 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs3,500 lbs
Premium SUV2.5L | Flat 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
2024 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities Continued
TrimEngine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | TorqueTowing Capacity
Touring SUV2.5L | Flat 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Touring XT SUV2.4L | Turbo | Flat 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs3,500 lbs
Wilderness SUV2.4L | Turbo | Flat 4 Cyl. | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs3,500 lbs

2023 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

The 2023 Subaru Outback towing capacity is between 2,700 lbs. and 3,500 lbs as shown in the table below.

2023 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimEngine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | TorqueTowing Capacity
Base SUV2.5L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Limited SUV2.5L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Limited XT SUV2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs3,500 lbs
Onyx Edition SUV2.5L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Onyx Edition XT SUV2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs3,500 lbs
Premium SUV2.5L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
2023 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities Continued
TrimEngine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | TorqueTowing Capacity
Touring SUV2.5L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Touring XT SUV2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs3,500 lbs
Wilderness SUV2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs3,500 lbs

2022 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

The 2022 Subaru Outback towing capacity is between 2,700 lbs. and 3,500 lbs as shown in the table below.

2022 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimEngine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | TorqueTowing Capacity
Base SUV2.5L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Limited SUV2.5L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Limited XT SUV2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs3,500 lbs
Onyx Edition XT SUV2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs3,500 lbs
Premium SUV2.5L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Touring SUV2.5L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
2022 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities Continued
TrimEngine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | TorqueTowing Capacity
Touring XT SUV2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs3,500 lbs
Wilderness SUV2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs3,500 lbs
2021 Subaru Outback
2021 Subaru Outback

2021 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

The 2021 Subaru Outback towing capacity is between 2,700 lbs. and 3,500 lbs as shown in the table below.

2021 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimEngine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | TorqueTowing Capacity
Base Wagon2.5L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Limited Wagon2.5L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Premium Wagon2.5L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Touring Wagon2.5L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
XT Limited Wagon2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs3,500 lbs
XT Onyx Edition Wagon2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs3,500 lbs
2021 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities Continued
TrimEngine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | TorqueTowing Capacity
XT Touring Wagon2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs3,500 lbs
2020 Subaru Outback,
2020 Subaru Outback,

2020 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

The 2020 Subaru Outback towing capacity is between 2,700 lbs. and 3,500 lbs as shown in the table below.

2020 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimEngine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | TorqueTowing Capacity
Base2.5L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Limited2.5L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Limited XT2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs3,500 lbs
Onyx Edition XT2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs3,500 lbs
Premium2.5L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Touring2.5L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
2020 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities Continued
TrimEngine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | TorqueTowing Capacity
Touring XT2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs3,500 lbs
Base Wagon2.5L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Limited Wagon2.5L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Premium Wagon2.5L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Touring Wagon2.5L | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 182 HP | 176 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
XT Limited Wagon2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs3,500 lbs
2020 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities Continued
TrimEngine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | TorqueTowing Capacity
XT Onyx Edition Wagon2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs3,500 lbs
XT Touring Wagon2.4L | Intercooled Turbo | H4 | 8 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 260 HP | 277 ft/lbs3,500 lbs

2019 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

The 2019 Subaru Outback towing capacity is 2,700 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2019 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimEngine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | TorqueTowing Capacity
2.5i2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 175 HP | 174 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
2.5i Limited2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 175 HP | 174 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
3.6R Limited3.6L | H6 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 256 HP | 247 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
2.5i Premium2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 175 HP | 174 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
2.5i Touring2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 175 HP | 174 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
3.6R Touring3.6L | H6 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 256 HP | 247 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
2019 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities Continued
TrimEngine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | TorqueTowing Capacity
i H4 Wagon2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 175 HP | 174 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
i Limited H4 Wagon2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 175 HP | 174 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
i Premium H4 Wagon2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 175 HP | 174 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
i Touring H4 Wagon2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 175 HP | 174 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
R Limited H6 Wagon3.6L | H6 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 256 HP | 247 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
R Touring H6 Wagon3.6L | H6 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 256 HP | 247 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
2018 Subaru Outback,
2018 Subaru Outback,

2018 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

The 2018 Subaru Outback towing capacity is 2,700 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2018 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimEngine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | TorqueTowing Capacity
i H4 Wagon2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 175 HP | 174 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
i Limited H4 Wagon2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 175 HP | 174 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
i Premium H4 Wagon2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 175 HP | 174 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
i Touring H4 Wagon2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 175 HP | 174 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
R Limited H6 Wagon3.6L | H6 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 256 HP | 247 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
R Touring H6 Wagon3.6L | H6 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 256 HP | 247 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
2017 Subaru Outback,
2017 Subaru Outback,

2017 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

The 2017 Subaru Outback towing capacity is 2,700 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2017 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimEngine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | TorqueTowing Capacity
i H4 Wagon2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 175 HP | 174 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
i Limited H4 Wagon2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 175 HP | 174 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
i Premium H4 Wagon2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 175 HP | 174 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
i Touring H4 Wagon2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 175 HP | 174 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
R Limited H6 Wagon3.6L | H6 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 256 HP | 247 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
R Touring H6 Wagon3.6L | H6 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 256 HP | 247 ft/lbs2,700 lbs

2016 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

The 2016 Subaru Outback towing capacity is between 2,700 lbs. and 3,000 lbs as shown in the table below.

2016 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimEngine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | TorqueTowing Capacity
i H4 Wagon2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 175 HP | 174 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
i Limited H4 Wagon2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 175 HP | 174 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
i Premium H4 Wagon2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 175 HP | 174 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
R Limited H6 Wagon3.6L | H6 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 256 HP | 247 ft/lbs3,000 lbs

2015 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

The 2015 Subaru Outback towing capacity is between 2,700 lbs. and 3,000 lbs as shown in the table below.

2015 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimEngine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | TorqueTowing Capacity
i H4 Wagon2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 175 HP | 174 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
i Limited H4 Wagon2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 175 HP | 174 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
i Premium H4 Wagon2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 175 HP | 174 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
R Limited H6 Wagon3.6L | H6 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 256 HP | 247 ft/lbs3,000 lbs

2014 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

The 2014 Subaru Outback towing capacity is between 2,700 lbs. and 3,000 lbs as shown in the table below.

2014 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimEngine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | TorqueTowing Capacity
Outback I Wagon2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 173 HP | 174 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Outback I Limited Wagon2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd CVT w/OD | AWD | 173 HP | 174 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Outback I Premium Wagon2.5L | H4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 173 HP | 174 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Outback R Limited H6 Wagon3.6L | H6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 256 HP | 247 ft/lbs3,000 lbs

2013 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

The 2013 Subaru Outback towing capacity is between 2,700 lbs. and 3,000 lbs as shown in the table below.

2013 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimEngine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | TorqueTowing Capacity
Outback I Wagon2.5L | Flat 4 | 6 Spd Manual | AWD | 173 HP | 174 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Outback I Limited Wagon2.5L | Flat 4 | CVT Continuously Variable Ratio | AWD | 173 HP | 174 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Outback I Premium Wagon2.5L | Flat 4 | 6 Spd Manual | AWD | 173 HP | 174 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Outback R Wagon3.6L | Flat 6 | 5 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | AWD | 256 HP | 247 ft/lbs3,000 lbs
Outback R Limited Wagon3.6L | Flat 6 | 5 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | AWD | 256 HP | 247 ft/lbs3,000 lbs

2012 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

The 2012 Subaru Outback towing capacity is between 2,700 lbs. and 3,000 lbs as shown in the table below.

2012 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimEngine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | TorqueTowing Capacity
Outback I Wagon2.5L | Flat 4 | 6 Spd Manual | AWD | 170 HP | 170 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Outback I Limited Wagon2.5L | Flat 4 | 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio | AWD | 170 HP | 170 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Outback I Premium Wagon2.5L | Flat 4 | 6 Spd Manual | AWD | 170 HP | 170 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Outback R Wagon3.6L | Flat 6 | 5 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | AWD | 256 HP | 247 ft/lbs3,000 lbs
Outback R Limited Wagon3.6L | Flat 6 | 5 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | AWD | 256 HP | 247 ft/lbs3,000 lbs
Outback R Premium Wagon3.6L | Flat 6 | 5 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | AWD | 256 HP | 247 ft/lbs3,000 lbs

2011 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

The 2011 Subaru Outback towing capacity is between 2,700 lbs. and 3,000 lbs as shown in the table below.

2011 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimEngine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | TorqueTowing Capacity
Outback i Wagon2.5L | Flat 4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 170 HP | 170 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Outback i Limited Wagon2.5L | Flat 4 | 1 Spd CVT | AWD | 170 HP | 170 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Outback i Premium Wagon2.5L | Flat 4 | 6 Spd Manual w/OD | AWD | 170 HP | 170 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Outback R Wagon3.6L | Flat 6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 256 HP | 247 ft/lbs3,000 lbs
Outback R Limited Wagon3.6L | Flat 6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 256 HP | 247 ft/lbs3,000 lbs
Outback R Premium Wagon3.6L | Flat 6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 256 HP | 247 ft/lbs3,000 lbs

2010 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

The 2010 Subaru Outback towing capacity is between 2,700 lbs. and 3,000 lbs as shown in the table below.

2010 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimEngine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | TorqueTowing Capacity
Outback i Wagon2.5L | 4-Cyl | 6 Spd Manual | AWD | 170 HP | 170 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Outback i Limited Wagon2.5L | 4-Cyl | 1 Spd CVT | AWD | 170 HP | 170 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Outback i Premium Wagon2.5L | 4-Cyl | 6 Spd Manual | AWD | 170 HP | 170 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Outback R Wagon3.6L | 6-Cyl | 5 Spd Auto | AWD | 256 HP | 247 ft/lbs3,000 lbs
Outback R Limited Wagon3.6L | 6-Cyl | 5 Spd Auto | AWD | 256 HP | 247 ft/lbs3,000 lbs
Outback R Premium Wagon3.6L | 6-Cyl | 5 Spd Auto | AWD | 256 HP | 247 ft/lbs3,000 lbs

2009 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

The 2009 Subaru Outback towing capacity is between 2,700 lbs. and 3,000 lbs as shown in the table below.

2009 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimEngine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | TorqueTowing Capacity
Outback I Wagon2.5L | 4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual Sportshift | AWD | 169 HP | 175 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Outback I Limited Wagon2.5L | 4-Cyl | 4 Spd Auto, Sportshift | AWD | 169 HP | 175 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Outback I Special Edition A Wagon2.5L | 4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual Sportshift | AWD | 169 HP | 175 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Outback XT Limited Wagon2.5L | Turbo | 4-Cyl | 5 Spd HD Manual Sportshift | AWD | 243 HP | 241 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
3.0 R Limited Wagon3.0L | 6-Cyl | 5 Spd Auto, Sportshift | AWD | 245 HP | 215 ft/lbs3,000 lbs

2008 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

The 2008 Subaru Outback towing capacity is between 2,700 lbs. and 3,000 lbs as shown in the table below.

2008 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimEngine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | TorqueTowing Capacity
Outback Wagon2.5L | 4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual Sportshift | AWD | 169 HP | 175 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Outback I Wagon2.5L | 4-Cyl | 5 Spd Manual Sportshift | AWD | 169 HP | 175 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Outback I L.L. Bean Wagon2.5L | 4-Cyl | 4 Spd Auto, Sportshift | AWD | 169 HP | 175 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Outback I L.L. Bean Ltd Wagon2.5L | 4-Cyl | 4 Spd Auto, Sportshift | AWD | 169 HP | 175 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Outback I Limited Wagon2.5L | 4-Cyl | 4 Spd Auto, Sportshift | AWD | 169 HP | 175 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
Outback XT Limited Wagon2.5L | Turbo | 4-Cyl | 5 Spd HD Manual Sportshift | AWD | 243 HP | 241 ft/lbs2,700 lbs
2008 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities Continued
TrimEngine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | TorqueTowing Capacity
Outback L.L. Bean Wagon3.0L | 6-Cyl | 5 Spd Auto, Sportshift | AWD | 245 HP | 215 ft/lbs3,000 lbs
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