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Subaru Outback Specs

Since 1996 the Outback has grown 5.9″ in length and gained 639 lb: weight rose 20%, length only 3%.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 6 generations · 1996–2027 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2027 Subaru Outback is 191.7″ long, 74″ wide and 67.3″ tall on a 108.3″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,869 lb. At 16 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Subaru Outback generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 1998, when the new car was 6.7″ shorter than the 1996–1997 one. The biggest change in weight came in 2020: 243 lb heavier than before. The current car, sold since 2026, is 110 lb heavier than the 2020–2025 one.

FIG.01·Subaru Outback dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1996–1997185.8″67.7″62.2″103.5″3,230 lb
1998–2001179.1″67.7″61.4″101.6″2,996 lb
2002–2009187.4″68.9″62.2″104.3″3,598 lb
2010–2019187.8″71.7″65.7″107.9″3,516 lb
2020–2025191.3″74.8″66.5″108.3″3,759 lb
2026–2027191.7″74″67.3″108.3″3,869 lb
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Outback year by year

FIG.02·Subaru Outback dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2027191.7″74″108.3″3,869 lb2
2026191.7″74″108.3″3,869 lb2
2025192.1″74.4″108.3″3,792 lb2
2024192.1″74.4″108.3″3,792 lb2
2023192.1″74.4″108.3″3,792 lb2
2022191.3″74.8″108.3″3,777 lb3
2021191.3″74.8″108.3″3,777 lb3
2020191.3″74.8″108.3″3,777 lb3
2019189.8″72.4″108.3″3,702 lb2
2018189.8″72.4″108.3″3,702 lb2
2017189.8″72.4″108.3″3,702 lb2
2016189.8″72.4″108.3″3,702 lb2
2015189.8″72.4″108.3″3,702 lb2
2014189″71.7″107.9″3,629 lb2
2013189″71.7″107.9″3,543 lb3
2012187.8″71.7″107.9″3,516 lb2
2011187.8″71.7″107.9″3,516 lb2
2010187.8″71.7″107.9″3,516 lb2
2009189″69.7″105.1″3,477 lb3
2008189″69.7″105.1″3,477 lb3
2007189″69.7″105.1″3,477 lb3
2006189″69.7″105.1″3,477 lb3
2005189″69.7″105.1″3,477 lb3
2004187.4″68.9″104.3″3,600 lb3
2003186.6″68.9″104.3″3,635 lb3
2002186.6″68.9″104.3″3,583 lb4
2001186.6″78.3″104.3″3,547 lb4
2000186.6″78.3″104.3″3,490 lb3
1999180.3″67.7″102″3,047 lb3
1998179.1″67.7″101.6″2,996 lb2
1997185.8″67.7″103.5″3,230 lb1
1996185.8″67.7″103.5″3,230 lb1
ROWS 32·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Outback on the used market

In 5,899 Outback listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2010–2019 car is the most common: 3,886 of them (66%), at an average asking price of $8,945. The current 2026–2027 car averages $34,540. ForCar visitors have decoded 713 Outback VINs; the most checked model years are 2026, 2024 and 2025.

FIG.05·Subaru Outback generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2026–202723<1%$34,5402,898 mi
2020–202576713%$23,27557,044 mi
2010–20193,88666%$8,945136,173 mi
2002–20091,06718%$4,122160,102 mi
1998–20011493%$3,075159,964 mi
1996–19977<1%$2,600151,331 mi
ROWS 6·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Outback fit

FIG.02·Subaru Outback — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.2 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Subaru Outback against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 1,038 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width74″73.2″+0.8″
Wheelbase108.3″111″−2.7″
Curb weight3,869 lb3,935 lb−66 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2027 Outback bigger than the 2026?

No. The 2027 and 2026 Outback are the same size and weight.

Which Outback years share the same body?

By our measurements the body changed in 1998, 2002, 2010, 2020 and 2026. Model years inside each range, such as 2026–2027, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.

How much does a used Outback cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $2,600 for the 1996–1997 car to $34,540 for the 2026–2027 one, across 5,899 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 32 Outback model years, 1996 to 2027. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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