2026 Subaru Outback Trims Comparison
Which 2026 Outback trim does Edmunds recommend?
Unless you like challenging yourself when passing or merging at highway speed, you'll definitely want the turbocharged engine, and a good way to get it is with the Wilderness model. Beyond the upgraded engine, you'll receive a host of off-road goodies including a lifted suspension with electronically controlled shocks, knobby all-terrain tires, and extra drive modes for the all-wheel-drive system. You'll also get useful interior features like heated rear seats, all-weather floor mats and a Harman Kardon premium audio system.
2026 Outback trim level differences
The 2026 Subaru Outback is a five-passenger midsize SUV available in six trim levels: Premium, Limited, Limited XT, Wilderness, Touring and Touring XT. The Premium, Limited and Touring trims come equipped with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine good for 180 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. Meanwhile, Limited XT, Touring XT and Wilderness trims receive a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder making 260 hp and 277 lb-ft. All Outback models send power to all four wheels via a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) and all-wheel drive.
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Compare 2026 Outback trims side-by-side
| Vehicle | Outback Premium | Outback Limited | Outback Limited XT | Outback Wilderness | Outback Touring | Outback Touring XT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | Premium 2.5L 4cyl CVT
59 for sale near you | Limited 2.5L 4cyl CVT
22 for sale near you | Limited XT 2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT
15 for sale near you | Editors' Pick Wilderness 2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT
14 for sale near you | Touring 2.5L 4cyl CVT
4 for sale near you | Touring XT 2.4L 4cyl Turbo CVT
37 for sale near you |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | optional | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard |
| Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Parking assistance | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Upholstery | cloth | leather | leather | leatherette | premium leather | premium leather |
| Heated seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | optional | standard | standard |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | optional | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Country of final assembly | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Engine power | 180 hp @ 5,800 rpm | 180 hp @ 5,800 rpm | 260 hp @ 5,600 rpm | 260 hp @ 5,600 rpm | 180 hp @ 5,800 rpm | 260 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Engine torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm | 277 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm | 277 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm | 277 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 2.5 l | 2.5 l | 2.4 l | 2.4 l | 2.5 l | 2.4 l |
| Engine configuration | flat 4 | flat 4 | flat 4 | flat 4 | flat 4 | flat 4 |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Tire size | 225/60R18 | 225/60R18 | 225/55R19 | 225/65R17 | 225/60R18 | 225/55R19 |
| Wheel size | 18 X 7.0-in | 18 X 7.0-in | 19 X 7.0-in | 17 X 7.0-in | 18 X 7.5-in | 19 X 7.0-in |
| Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 25 / 31 / 27 MPG | 25 / 31 / 27 MPG | 21 / 29 / 24 MPG | 21 / 27 / 23 MPG | 25 / 31 / 27 MPG | 21 / 29 / 24 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 450 / 558 miles | 450 / 558 miles | 378 / 522 miles | 378 / 486 miles | 450 / 558 miles | 378 / 522 miles |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 36.5 ft. | 36.5 ft. | 36.5 ft. | 36.5 ft. | 36.5 ft. | 36.5 ft. |
| Curb weight | 3,741 lb. | 3,799 lb. | 3,968 lb. | 3,973 lb. | 3,812 lb. | 3,982 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 8.7 in. | 8.7 in. | 8.7 in. | 9.5 in. | 8.7 in. | 8.7 in. |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | 82.9 in. | 82.9 in. | 82.9 in. | 82.9 in. | 82.9 in. | 82.9 in. |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 74.0 in. | 74.0 in. | 74.0 in. | 74.0 in. | 74.0 in. | 74.0 in. |
| Height | 67.5 in. | 67.5 in. | 67.5 in. | 68.3 in. | 67.5 in. | 67.5 in. |
| Length | 191.7 in. | 191.7 in. | 191.7 in. | 191.7 in. | 191.7 in. | 191.7 in. |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in. | 108.1 in. | 108.1 in. | 108.1 in. | 108.1 in. | 108.1 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Space, All Seats in Place | 34.6 cu. ft. | 34.6 cu. ft. | 34.6 cu. ft. | 34.6 cu. ft. | 34.6 cu. ft. | 34.6 cu. ft. |
| Cargo Space, Rearmost Seat Down or Removed | 80.5 cu. ft. | 80.5 cu. ft. | 80.5 cu. ft. | 80.5 cu. ft. | 80.5 cu. ft. | 80.5 cu. ft. |
| Cargo Space, Maximum | 80.5 cu. ft. | 80.5 cu. ft. | 80.5 cu. ft. | 80.5 cu. ft. | 80.5 cu. ft. | 80.5 cu. ft. |
| Front Head Room | 40.2 in. | 40.2 in. | 40.2 in. | 40.2 in. | 40.2 in. | 40.2 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 43.0 in. | 43.0 in. | 43.0 in. | 43.0 in. | 43.0 in. | 43.0 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 40.5 in. | 40.5 in. | 40.5 in. | 40.5 in. | 40.5 in. | 40.5 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 39.5 in. | 39.5 in. | 39.5 in. | 39.5 in. | 39.5 in. | 39.5 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 57.4 in. | 57.4 in. | 57.4 in. | 57.4 in. | 57.4 in. | 57.4 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | $54,407 | $59,887 | $64,663 | $67,493 | $63,373 | $67,217 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.73 | $0.8 | $0.86 | $0.9 | $0.84 | $0.9 |
| Depreciation | $12,811 | $16,293 | $18,208 | $18,576 | $18,646 | $19,652 |
| Financing | $7,901 | $9,007 | $9,440 | $10,335 | $9,767 | $10,162 |
| Taxes & Fees | $4,487 | $5,038 | $5,239 | $5,745 | $5,411 | $5,627 |
| Fuel | $15,969 | $15,969 | $17,952 | $18,726 | $15,969 | $17,952 |
| Insurance | $6,291 | $6,632 | $6,827 | $6,827 | $6,632 | $6,827 |
| Maintenance | $6,003 | $6,003 | $5,909 | $6,196 | $6,003 | $5,909 |
| Repairs | $945 | $945 | $1,088 | $1,088 | $945 | $1,088 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Gray StarTex, leatherette Black StarTex, leatherette | Titanium Gray, leather Slate Black, leather | Titanium Gray, leather Slate Black, leather | Slate Black Nappa, premium leather Black StarTex, leatherette | Java Brown Nappa, premium leather Slate Black Nappa, premium leather | Java Brown Nappa, premium leather Slate Black Nappa, premium leather |
| Exterior | Magnetite Gray Metallic Ice Silver Metallic Crimson Red Pearl Crystal Black Silica Sapphire Blue River Rock Pearl Deep Emerald Green Pearl Crystal White Pearl | Magnetite Gray Metallic Ice Silver Metallic Crimson Red Pearl Crystal Black Silica Sapphire Blue River Rock Pearl Deep Emerald Green Pearl Crystal White Pearl | Magnetite Gray Metallic Ice Silver Metallic Crimson Red Pearl Crystal Black Silica Sapphire Blue River Rock Pearl Deep Emerald Green Pearl Crystal White Pearl | Magnetite Gray Metallic Ice Silver Metallic Geyser Blue Crystal Black Silica River Rock Pearl Deep Emerald Green Pearl Crystal White Pearl | Magnetite Gray Metallic Ice Silver Metallic Crimson Red Pearl Crystal Black Silica Sapphire Blue River Rock Pearl Deep Emerald Green Pearl Crystal White Pearl | Magnetite Gray Metallic Ice Silver Metallic Crimson Red Pearl Crystal Black Silica Sapphire Blue River Rock Pearl Deep Emerald Green Pearl Crystal White Pearl |