2016 Subaru Outback Dimensions, Sizes & Specifications

Based on 4 trims — exact values when identical, ranges when trims differ. Generation: Fifth generation (BS).

  • Length189.6 in
  • Width72.4 in
  • Height66.1 in
  • Wheelbase108.1 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in
  • Curb weight3,593 lb – 3,810 lb

Proportional size visualization from measured dimensions — not exact body geometry.

Side view
  • Length189.6 in
  • Height66.1 in
  • Wheelbase108.1 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in
  • Curb weight3,593 lb – 3,810 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.4 in

Proportional exterior silhouette from catalog length, width and height. The explorer below is a systems map — different purpose, not a second silhouette.

Explore your 2016 Subaru Outback

Interactive systems diagram for this model year — measure, check fitment, and open the matching SpecSizes tools. Schematic only; not photorealistic body styling.

  • Dimensions
  • Wheels
  • Tires
  • Wipers
  • Battery
  • Oil
  • Interior
Generic vehicle systems diagramSchematic side and front outline marking measurement and maintenance areas. Not exact body geometry.Side schematicFront

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  • Tires
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  • Battery
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  • Interior

Select a system below or on the diagram. This schematic marks measurement areas — it is not body-accurate styling.

Catalog summaries

Exterior: 189.6 in · 72.4 in · 66.1 in. Full dimensions

Wheels: bolt pattern 5x114.3, bore 56.1 mm. Wheel sizes

Tires: P225/65HR17.0 BSW AS, P225/60HR18.0 BSW AS, 225/60R18, 225/65R17. Tire sizes

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Exterior dimensions

Length189.6 in
Width72.4 in
Height66.1 in
Wheelbase108.1 in
Ground clearance8.7 in

Interior dimensions

Front headroom40.8 in
Rear headroom38.9 in
Front legroom42.9 in
Rear legroom38.1 in
Front shoulder room58.1 in
Rear shoulder room57.3 in
Front hip room55.5 in
Rear hip room55.0 in
Passenger volume108.0 cu ft
Luggage volume35.5 cu ft

Weight & capacities

Curb weight3,593 lb – 3,810 lb
GVWR4,695 lb – 4,850 lb
Fuel tank18.5 gal
Max towing capacity2,700 lb – 3,000 lb

Engine

Torque174 – 247 lb-ft

Torque shown in lb-ft as stored in the catalog.

Wheels, tires & maintenance sizes

Tire sizes Full tire size page → · Wheel fitment →

  • P225/65HR17.0 BSW AS
  • P225/60HR18.0 BSW AS
  • 225/60R18
  • 225/65R17
  • 235/45R20
  • 255/35R22

Wiper sizes Full wiper size page →

  • Driver26"
  • Passenger17"
  • Rear14"

Battery group size Full battery size page →

  • 25-1

Oil capacity Full oil capacity page →

  • 5W-306.9 qt
  • 0W-205.1 qt
Trim-by-trim dimensions (4 trims)
TrimLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseClearanceCurb wt
2.5i 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon189.672.466.1108.18.73593
2.5i Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon189.672.466.1108.18.73633
2.5i Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon189.672.466.1108.18.73593
3.6R Limited 4dr All-wheel Drive Wagon189.672.466.1108.18.73810

Values in inches / pounds as stored. Ranges above reflect trim variation.

Same generation (Fifth generation (BS)): years 20152017. View model overview

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