2026 Subaru Outback Specs, Trims & Research

Buyer brief

Outback at a glance

Model-year research organized around the questions shoppers compare most: price, powertrain, space, safety and ownership.

The 2026 Outback is SUVLook’s deepest current profile because both cargo and passenger-space guides cover the redesigned model with model-year-specific measurements.

The 75.9-inch seats-down floor-length figure is one of the most useful published long-load measurements in SUVLook.

The hatch opening is 31.5 inches high, which is lower than the 34.1-inch maximum cargo-area height inside.

The 2026 redesign adds headroom and passenger volume while published rear legroom remains 39.5 inches.

Model-year status

The 2026 Outback is a full redesign with a more upright SUV body, new cabin technology and model-year-specific space measurements. SUVLook does not reuse 2025 cargo dimensions for this generation.

Evidence status

Why trust this page?

Checked within 90 days

Last checkedSep 16, 2026Profile-level review date

Research sources3Source records attached to this model year

Normalized fit fields1010 manufacturer-backed · 0 independent/editorial

Physical-fit coverageCargo 5/5 · Cabin 4/4Coverage counts only calculator-ready fields

Lineup

Pricing and trims

U.S. market

Subaru starting MSRPs are shown before destination, taxes and options.

Premium$34,995

2.5L naturally aspirated

Limited$41,715

2.5L naturally aspirated

Touring$45,395

2.5L naturally aspirated

Wilderness$44,995

2.4L turbo; capability-focused

Limited XT$44,365

2.4L turbo

Touring XT$47,995

2.4L turbo

Powertrain & efficiency

How it is configured

Engine, output & drive

Base engine2.5L SUBARU BOXER four-cylinderSubaru U.S. specification

Base output180 hp / 178 lb-ftSubaru U.S. specification

Turbo engine2.4L turbo SUBARU BOXERWilderness and XT models

Turbo output260 hp / 277 lb-ftSubaru U.S. specification

TransmissionLineartronic CVTSubaru U.S. specification

DrivetrainSymmetrical AWDStandard

Fuel & efficiency

2.5L models25 city / 31 highway mpgSubaru published estimates

XT turbo models21 city / 29 highway mpgSubaru published estimates

Wilderness21 city / 27 highway mpgSubaru published estimates

Dimensions, room & utility

The measurements that affect daily use

How SUVLook compares measurements

Exterior & footprint

Overall length191.7 inSubaru U.S. specification

Overall width74.0 inSubaru U.S. specification

Wheelbase108.1 inSubaru U.S. specification

Ground clearance8.7 inMost trims

Wilderness ground clearance9.5 inWilderness specification

Passenger space

Front legroom43.0 inSubaru U.S. specification

Rear legroom39.5 inSubaru U.S. specification

Front headroomUp to 41.0 inRoof equipment dependent

Rear headroom40.5 inSubaru U.S. specification

Passenger volumeUp to 112.3 cu ftWithout moonroof

Cargo & capability

Towing, 2.5L2,700 lbProperly equipped

Towing, Wilderness/XT3,500 lbProperly equipped

Cargo, seats up34.6 cu ftSubaru published figure

Maximum cargo80.5 cu ftSubaru published figure

Cargo floor, seats folded75.9 in2026 published specification

Measurement ledger

Detailed verified fields

Evidence labels stay attached so factory specifications, physical measurements and unresolved fit questions are not treated as equivalent.

MeasurementValueEvidence label

Cargo length, seats up42.8 in2026 published specification

Cargo length, seats down75.9 in2026 published specification

Width between wheel housings43.3 in2026 published specification

Cargo-area height34.1 in2026 published specification

Hatch-opening height31.5 in2026 published specification

Maximum hatch-opening width44.3 in2026 published specification

Cargo volume, seats up34.6 cu ftSubaru published figure

Maximum cargo volume80.5 cu ftSubaru published figure

Front headroomUp to 41.0 in2026 Subaru U.S. specification

Front legroom43.0 in2026 Subaru U.S. specification

Rear legroom39.5 in2026 Subaru U.S. specification

Seating capacity52026 Subaru U.S. specification

Safety & driver assistance

Ratings and active-safety context

The redesigned 2026 Outback earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award. Subaru also makes EyeSight, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, reverse automatic braking and DriverFocus part of the new-generation safety story.

Safety evidence

IIHS small overlap frontGood2026 rating

IIHS updated moderate overlap frontGood2026 rating

IIHS updated sideGood2026 rating

IIHS headlightsGood2026 rating

Key driver-assistance systems

EyeSight Driver Assist Technology
Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Reverse Automatic Braking
DriverFocus distraction mitigation

Technology & ownership

What changes the day-to-day experience

Cabin technology

A 12.1-inch center touchscreen is standard on the redesigned 2026 Outback.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are integrated into the current STARLINK system.
DriverFocus is standard in the new-generation equipment strategy.
Upper trims add comfort, audio and driver-assistance equipment without changing the core cabin dimensions.

Ownership notes

AWDStandard across all trimsSubaru U.S. specification

Powertrain decision2.5L or 2.4L turboTurbo brings more power and higher tow rating

WarrantyConfirm the 2026 Subaru warranty bookletCoverage tied to in-service date and mileage

Buying context

What to compare before you choose a trim

This redesign is large enough that 2025 dimensions should not be used as substitutes for 2026 fit questions.

The 2.5L is the efficiency-focused choice; the turbo is the relevant configuration for shoppers who need the higher tow rating or stronger acceleration.

The hatch opening is lower than the maximum interior cargo height, so a tall rigid item can be limited by the doorway before the cabin itself.

The 80.5-cu-ft maximum cargo figure and 75.9-inch folded floor length make the Outback unusually well documented for long-load planning.

Before you measure or buy

Model-year and measurement caveat

Maximum hatch width, lower hatch width, wheel-housing width and internal maximum width describe different points. SUVLook keeps those fields separate so a larger number is not mistaken for guaranteed rectangular clearance.

Quick answers

2026 Subaru Outback FAQs

How long is the 2026 Outback cargo floor with the rear seats down?

Subaru publishes a maximum floor length of 75.9 inches with the rear seats down.

How wide is the 2026 Outback between the wheel housings?

The published width between wheel housings is 43.3 inches.

How much cargo volume does the 2026 Outback have?

Subaru lists 34.6 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 80.5 cubic feet with them folded.

How much rear legroom does the 2026 Outback have?

Subaru publishes 39.5 inches of rear legroom.