Subaru Outback Towing Capacity
The time has come to plan your next great weekend getaway, and you’ll want to have all your fun gear with you. There’s plenty to get out and see in Tinton Falls, Middletown Township, and Long Branch, New Jersey, so having an SUV that can reliably tow your gear is a must. Off-road capability and impressive towing combine in the Subaru Outback for a fantastic ride.
Subaru engineering is focused on helping you get out into the world for your next great journey. This Subaru Outback’s towing capacity guide looks at the different aspects of this SUV that make it such a reliable partner on and off the road. World Subaru is proud to share this excellent vehicle with you and get you excited to take on whatever life has in store for you!
Measuring Towing Capacity
While towing capacity is often listed as its own metric, it is measured based on several other aspects of the vehicle. These characteristics combine to give the car in question its towing ability. The basic calculation is based on:
- Engine design
- Horsepower
- Cargo space
- Vehicle weight
You may have guessed that what’s under the hood plays a heavy role in towing, including the size of the car and its natural weight. Curb weight is how heavy the vehicle is without any passengers, cargo, or fuel in it.
Excellent mechanical design means that these factors combine for an impressive drive. The Outback brings a total package to achieve its towing capacity.
Subaru Outback Specs
Now that we know what plays into towing capacity, we can see how the Outback measures. We’ll start with the engines. There are two available motors that can power your Outback adventure.
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2.5L 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER® |
Available 2.4L Turbocharged 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER® |
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| Horsepower |
182 |
260 |
| Torque |
176 lb-ft |
277 lb-ft |
Both engines come standard with a Lineartonic® CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) for smooth acceleration, giving you a fun drive every time.
The Outback is a spacious vehicle as well. The standard trunk area measures 32.6 cubic feet, and you can fold the rear seats down to open 75.6 cubic feet of cargo volume. This size helps enable more towing strength in the Outback.
Finally, the resting curb weight ranges between 3,641 and 3,946 pounds. Now that we know all this, we can see what the Outback is capable of.
How Much Can the Subaru Outback Tow?
Across all configurations of the Outback, the engine is the deciding factor for towing.
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Engine Design |
Maximum Towing Capacity |
| 2.5L 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER® |
2,700 pounds |
| 2.4L Turbocharged 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER® |
3,500 pounds |
These impressive capacities give you plenty of possibilities when it comes to your next outdoor excursion. You can hitch up trailers loaded with ATVs, dirt bikes, canoes, and lots more. Having this ability to bring it all with you means your trip will be even more memorable.
Experience Subaru Outback Towing Capacity
You can take it all with you when you explore Tinton Falls, Middletown Township, and Long Branch, NJ, thanks to the Subaru Outback. Get hands-on with a test drive. Contact us at World Subaru today!