Subaru Outback Towing Capacity (2008 - 2023)

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Subaru Outback Maximum Towing Capacities

The Subaru Outback has a towing capacity ranging between 2,700 lbs. and 3,500 lbs across various years and trims.

For instance, the 2023 Subaru Outback has a minimum towing capacity of 2,700 lbs, while the 2023 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.

The table below shows a sampling of the towing capacities for the Subaru Outback. Scroll down to see the complete year-by-year data.

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Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
YearTrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
2023Base2,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD182 HP / 176 ft/lbs
2023Limited2,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD182 HP / 176 ft/lbs
2022Base2,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD182 HP / 176 ft/lbs
2022Limited2,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD182 HP / 176 ft/lbs
20212,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD182 HP / 176 ft/lbs
2021Limited2,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD182 HP / 176 ft/lbs
20202,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD182 HP / 176 ft/lbs
2020Limited2,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD182 HP / 176 ft/lbs
20192.5i2,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD175 HP / 174 ft/lbs
20192.5i Limited2,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD175 HP / 174 ft/lbs
2018i H42,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD175 HP / 174 ft/lbs
2018i Limited H42,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD175 HP / 174 ft/lbs
2017i H42,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD175 HP / 174 ft/lbs
2016i H42,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD175 HP / 174 ft/lbs
2015i H42,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD175 HP / 174 ft/lbs
2014Outback I2,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 6 Spd Manual w/OD173 HP / 174 ft/lbs
2013Outback I2,700 lbs2.5L Flat 4AWD / 6 Spd Manual173 HP / 174 ft/lbs
2012Outback I2,700 lbs2.5L Flat 4AWD / 6 Spd Manual170 HP / 170 ft/lbs
2011Outback i2,700 lbs2.5L Flat 4AWD / 6 Spd Manual w/OD170 HP / 170 ft/lbs
2010Outback i2,700 lbs2.5L 4-CylAWD / 6 Spd Manual170 HP / 170 ft/lbs
2009Outback I2,700 lbs2.5L 4-CylAWD / 5 Spd Manual Sportshift169 HP / 175 ft/lbs
2008Outback2,700 lbs2.5L 4-CylAWD / 5 Spd Manual Sportshift169 HP / 175 ft/lbs

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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.

  • a fishing boat and trailer usually weighs between 900 lbs. to 6,000 lbs.
  • a tent trailer typically weighs between 1,000 lbs. to 1,500 lbs.
  • a fifth-wheel travel trailer averages between 12,000 lbs. to 15,000 lbs.

2023 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2023 Subaru Outback has a towing capacity between 2,700 lbs. and 3,500 lbs.

2023 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Base2,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD182 HP / 176 ft/lbs
Limited2,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD182 HP / 176 ft/lbs
Limited XT3,500 lbs2.4L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Onyx Edition2,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD182 HP / 176 ft/lbs
Onyx Edition XT3,500 lbs2.4L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Premium2,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD182 HP / 176 ft/lbs
Touring2,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD182 HP / 176 ft/lbs
Touring XT3,500 lbs2.4L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Wilderness3,500 lbs2.4L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 277 ft/lbs

2022 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2022 Subaru Outback has a towing capacity between 2,700 lbs. and 3,500 lbs.

2022 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Base2,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD182 HP / 176 ft/lbs
Limited2,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD182 HP / 176 ft/lbs
Limited XT3,500 lbs2.4L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Onyx Edition XT3,500 lbs2.4L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Premium2,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD182 HP / 176 ft/lbs
Touring2,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD182 HP / 176 ft/lbs
Touring XT3,500 lbs2.4L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Wilderness3,500 lbs2.4L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
2021 Subaru Outback
2021 Subaru Outback

2021 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2021 Subaru Outback has a towing capacity between 2,700 lbs. and 3,500 lbs.

2021 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
2,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD182 HP / 176 ft/lbs
Limited2,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD182 HP / 176 ft/lbs
Premium2,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD182 HP / 176 ft/lbs
Touring2,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD182 HP / 176 ft/lbs
XT Limited3,500 lbs2.4L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
XT Onyx Edition3,500 lbs2.4L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
XT Touring3,500 lbs2.4L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
2020 Subaru Outback,
2020 Subaru Outback,

2020 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2020 Subaru Outback has a towing capacity between 2,700 lbs. and 3,500 lbs.

2020 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
2,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD182 HP / 176 ft/lbs
Limited2,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD182 HP / 176 ft/lbs
Limited XT3,500 lbs2.4L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Onyx Edition XT3,500 lbs2.4L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
Premium2,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD182 HP / 176 ft/lbs
Touring2,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD182 HP / 176 ft/lbs
Touring XT3,500 lbs2.4L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
XT Limited3,500 lbs2.4L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
XT Onyx Edition3,500 lbs2.4L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 277 ft/lbs
XT Touring3,500 lbs2.4L H4AWD / 8 Spd CVT w/OD260 HP / 277 ft/lbs

2019 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

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

2019 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
2.5i2,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD175 HP / 174 ft/lbs
2.5i Limited2,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD175 HP / 174 ft/lbs
3.6R Limited2,700 lbs3.6L H6AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD256 HP / 247 ft/lbs
2.5i Premium2,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD175 HP / 174 ft/lbs
2.5i Touring2,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD175 HP / 174 ft/lbs
3.6R Touring2,700 lbs3.6L H6AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD256 HP / 247 ft/lbs
i H42,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD175 HP / 174 ft/lbs
i Limited H42,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD175 HP / 174 ft/lbs
i Premium H42,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD175 HP / 174 ft/lbs
i Touring H42,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD175 HP / 174 ft/lbs
R Limited H62,700 lbs3.6L H6AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD256 HP / 247 ft/lbs
R Touring H62,700 lbs3.6L H6AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD256 HP / 247 ft/lbs
2018 Subaru Outback,
2018 Subaru Outback,

2018 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

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

2018 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
i H42,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD175 HP / 174 ft/lbs
i Limited H42,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD175 HP / 174 ft/lbs
i Premium H42,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD175 HP / 174 ft/lbs
i Touring H42,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD175 HP / 174 ft/lbs
R Limited H62,700 lbs3.6L H6AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD256 HP / 247 ft/lbs
R Touring H62,700 lbs3.6L H6AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD256 HP / 247 ft/lbs
2017 Subaru Outback,
2017 Subaru Outback,

2017 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

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

2017 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
i H42,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD175 HP / 174 ft/lbs
i Limited H42,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD175 HP / 174 ft/lbs
i Premium H42,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD175 HP / 174 ft/lbs
i Touring H42,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD175 HP / 174 ft/lbs
R Limited H62,700 lbs3.6L H6AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD256 HP / 247 ft/lbs
R Touring H62,700 lbs3.6L H6AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD256 HP / 247 ft/lbs

2016 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2016 Subaru Outback has a towing capacity between 2,700 lbs. and 3,000 lbs.

2016 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
i H42,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD175 HP / 174 ft/lbs
i Limited H42,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD175 HP / 174 ft/lbs
i Premium H42,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD175 HP / 174 ft/lbs
R Limited H63,000 lbs3.6L H6AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD256 HP / 247 ft/lbs

2015 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2015 Subaru Outback has a towing capacity between 2,700 lbs. and 3,000 lbs.

2015 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
i H42,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD175 HP / 174 ft/lbs
i Limited H42,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD175 HP / 174 ft/lbs
i Premium H42,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD175 HP / 174 ft/lbs
R Limited H63,000 lbs3.6L H6AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD256 HP / 247 ft/lbs

2014 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2014 Subaru Outback has a towing capacity between 2,700 lbs. and 3,000 lbs.

2014 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Outback I2,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 6 Spd Manual w/OD173 HP / 174 ft/lbs
Outback I Limited2,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 6 Spd CVT w/OD173 HP / 174 ft/lbs
Outback I Premium2,700 lbs2.5L H4AWD / 6 Spd Manual w/OD173 HP / 174 ft/lbs
Outback R Limited H63,000 lbs3.6L H6AWD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD256 HP / 247 ft/lbs

2013 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2013 Subaru Outback has a towing capacity between 2,700 lbs. and 3,000 lbs.

2013 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Outback I2,700 lbs2.5L Flat 4AWD / 6 Spd Manual173 HP / 174 ft/lbs
Outback I Limited2,700 lbs2.5L Flat 4AWD / CVT Continuously Variable Ratio173 HP / 174 ft/lbs
Outback I Premium2,700 lbs2.5L Flat 4AWD / 6 Spd Manual173 HP / 174 ft/lbs
Outback R3,000 lbs3.6L Flat 6AWD / 5 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift256 HP / 247 ft/lbs
Outback R Limited3,000 lbs3.6L Flat 6AWD / 5 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift256 HP / 247 ft/lbs

2012 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2012 Subaru Outback has a towing capacity between 2,700 lbs. and 3,000 lbs.

2012 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Outback I2,700 lbs2.5L Flat 4AWD / 6 Spd Manual170 HP / 170 ft/lbs
Outback I Limited2,700 lbs2.5L Flat 4AWD / 1 Spd Continuously Variable Ratio170 HP / 170 ft/lbs
Outback I Premium2,700 lbs2.5L Flat 4AWD / 6 Spd Manual170 HP / 170 ft/lbs
Outback R3,000 lbs3.6L Flat 6AWD / 5 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift256 HP / 247 ft/lbs
Outback R Limited3,000 lbs3.6L Flat 6AWD / 5 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift256 HP / 247 ft/lbs
Outback R Premium3,000 lbs3.6L Flat 6AWD / 5 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift256 HP / 247 ft/lbs

2011 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2011 Subaru Outback has a towing capacity between 2,700 lbs. and 3,000 lbs.

2011 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Outback i2,700 lbs2.5L Flat 4AWD / 6 Spd Manual w/OD170 HP / 170 ft/lbs
Outback i Limited2,700 lbs2.5L Flat 4AWD / 1 Spd CVT170 HP / 170 ft/lbs
Outback i Premium2,700 lbs2.5L Flat 4AWD / 6 Spd Manual w/OD170 HP / 170 ft/lbs
Outback R3,000 lbs3.6L Flat 6AWD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD256 HP / 247 ft/lbs
Outback R Limited3,000 lbs3.6L Flat 6AWD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD256 HP / 247 ft/lbs
Outback R Premium3,000 lbs3.6L Flat 6AWD / 5 Spd Auto w/OD256 HP / 247 ft/lbs

2010 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2010 Subaru Outback has a towing capacity between 2,700 lbs. and 3,000 lbs.

2010 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Outback i2,700 lbs2.5L 4-CylAWD / 6 Spd Manual170 HP / 170 ft/lbs
Outback i Limited2,700 lbs2.5L 4-CylAWD / 1 Spd CVT170 HP / 170 ft/lbs
Outback i Premium2,700 lbs2.5L 4-CylAWD / 6 Spd Manual170 HP / 170 ft/lbs
Outback R3,000 lbs3.6L 6-CylAWD / 5 Spd Auto256 HP / 247 ft/lbs
Outback R Limited3,000 lbs3.6L 6-CylAWD / 5 Spd Auto256 HP / 247 ft/lbs
Outback R Premium3,000 lbs3.6L 6-CylAWD / 5 Spd Auto256 HP / 247 ft/lbs

2009 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2009 Subaru Outback has a towing capacity between 2,700 lbs. and 3,000 lbs.

2009 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Outback I2,700 lbs2.5L 4-CylAWD / 5 Spd Manual Sportshift169 HP / 175 ft/lbs
Outback I Limited2,700 lbs2.5L 4-CylAWD / 4 Spd Auto, Sportshift169 HP / 175 ft/lbs
Outback I Special Edition A2,700 lbs2.5L 4-CylAWD / 5 Spd Manual Sportshift169 HP / 175 ft/lbs
Outback XT Limited2,700 lbs2.5L 4-CylAWD / 5 Spd HD Manual Sportshift243 HP / 241 ft/lbs
3.0 R Limited3,000 lbs3.0L 6-CylAWD / 5 Spd Auto, Sportshift245 HP / 215 ft/lbs

2008 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity Data

Depending on trim level and drivetrain, the 2008 Subaru Outback has a towing capacity between 2,700 lbs. and 3,000 lbs.

2008 Subaru Outback Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
Outback2,700 lbs2.5L 4-CylAWD / 5 Spd Manual Sportshift169 HP / 175 ft/lbs
Outback I2,700 lbs2.5L 4-CylAWD / 5 Spd Manual Sportshift169 HP / 175 ft/lbs
Outback I L.L. Bean2,700 lbs2.5L 4-CylAWD / 4 Spd Auto, Sportshift169 HP / 175 ft/lbs
Outback I L.L. Bean Ltd2,700 lbs2.5L 4-CylAWD / 4 Spd Auto, Sportshift169 HP / 175 ft/lbs
Outback I Limited2,700 lbs2.5L 4-CylAWD / 4 Spd Auto, Sportshift169 HP / 175 ft/lbs
Outback XT Limited2,700 lbs2.5L 4-CylAWD / 5 Spd HD Manual Sportshift243 HP / 241 ft/lbs
Outback L.L. Bean3,000 lbs3.0L 6-CylAWD / 5 Spd Auto, Sportshift245 HP / 215 ft/lbs

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