2025 Subaru Outback 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.1s
- Onyx Edition XT AWD, 260 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 112 of 185 SUVs (2025).
- Horsepower: rank 143 of 185 SUVs (2025).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onyx Edition XT AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 260 hp | 277 lb-ft | 3,940 lb | 132 | 15.2 | 6.1 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $41,225 |
| Wilderness AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 260 hp | 277 lb-ft | 3,922 lb | 133 | 15.1 | 6.1 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $41,710 |
| Limited XT AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 260 hp | 277 lb-ft | 3,931 lb | 132 | 15.1 | 6.1 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $42,060 |
| Touring XT AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 260 hp | 277 lb-ft | 3,946 lb | 132 | 15.2 | 6.2 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $44,730 |
| AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 182 hp | 176 lb-ft | 3,641 lb | 100 | 20.0 | 7.6 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $29,995 |
| Premium AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 182 hp | 176 lb-ft | 3,661 lb | 99 | 20.1 | 7.7 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $33,060 |
| Onyx Edition AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 182 hp | 176 lb-ft | 3,743 lb | 97 | 20.6 | 7.8 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $37,970 |
| Limited AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 182 hp | 176 lb-ft | 3,735 lb | 97 | 20.5 | 7.8 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $39,720 |
| Touring AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 182 hp | 176 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | AWD | $42,280 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 5 | 182 hp | AWD | $29,995 | Base | $1,371 | Base |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 4 | 260 hp | Onyx Edition XT AWD | $41,225 | +$11,230 | $1,536 | +$165 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes. All 9 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 9 | AWD | $29,995 | 6.1 s |
Rivals with a geared automatic
Nearest in price to the AWD ($29,995).
| Model | Trim | Transmission | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Hornet | GT AWD | 9-speed automatic | $29,995 | 6.5 s |
| Volkswagen Taos | SE 4MOTION AWD | 8-speed automatic | $30,095 | 8.9 s |
| Mazda CX-30 | 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD | 6-speed automatic | $30,140 | 8.8 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the AWD: 182 hp, 28 mpg, $29,995. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-30 | 2.5 S Select Sport AWD | 191 hp | 29 mpg | $26,850 | 8.8 s |
| Toyota Corolla Cross | Hybrid S AWD | 196 hp | 42 mpg | $28,495 | 6.7 s |
| Nissan Rogue | FWD S | 201 hp | 33 mpg | $28,590 | 7.5 s |
| Kia Sportage | Hybrid LX FWD | 227 hp | 43 mpg | $28,790 | N/A |
| Ford Escape | Plug-in Hybrid Active | 210 hp | 40 mpg | $29,515 | N/A |
| Honda CR-V | LX 2WD | 190 hp | 30 mpg | $30,100 | 7.8 s |
Cheapest 6 of 9.
Outback by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2025 Subaru Outback: 2.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2025 Subaru Outback.
| Measure | 2025 Subaru Outback | 2025 Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Onyx Edition XT AWD | Sport AWD |
| 0-60 | 6.1 s | 8.5 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Online |
| Horsepower | 260 hp | 180 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,940 lb | 3,611 lb |
| hp per ton | 132 | 100 |
| lb per hp | 15.2 | 20.1 |
| MSRP | $41,225 | $36,105 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
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