2026 Subaru Outback 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

6.2s

175 SUVs (2026). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2026 Subaru Outback: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
Trim	Engine	hp	Torque	Curb weight	hp per ton	lb per hp	0-60 and basis	Transmission	Drivetrain	MSRP
Limited XT AWD	2.4L 4-cyl	260 hp	277 lb-ft	3,968 lb	131	15.3	6.2 sEstimate	CVT	AWD	$44,365
Wilderness AWD	2.4L 4-cyl	260 hp	277 lb-ft	3,973 lb	131	15.3	6.2 sEstimate	CVT	AWD	$44,995
Touring XT AWD	2.4L 4-cyl	260 hp	277 lb-ft	3,982 lb	131	15.3	6.2 sEstimate	CVT	AWD	$47,995
Premium AWD	2.5L 4-cyl	180 hp	178 lb-ft	3,741 lb	96	20.8	7.9 sEstimate	CVT	AWD	$34,995
Limited AWD	2.5L 4-cyl	180 hp	178 lb-ft	3,799 lb	95	21.1	8.0 sEstimate	CVT	AWD	$41,715
Touring AWD	2.5L 4-cyl	180 hp	178 lb-ft	3,812 lb	94	21.2	8.0 sEstimate	CVT	AWD	$45,395

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.

2 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
Engine	Trims	hp	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Price step	Fuel a year	Fuel vs base
2.5L 4-cyl	3	180 hp	Premium AWD	$34,995	Base	$1,422	Base
2.4L 4-cyl	3	260 hp	Limited XT AWD	$44,365	+$9,370	$1,600	+$178

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

CVT: yes. All 6 trims.

Transmissions by trim
Transmission	Trims	Cheapest trim	MSRP	Quickest 0-60
CVT	6	Premium AWD	$34,995	6.2 s

Nearest in price to the Premium AWD ($34,995).

2026 SUVs near the price with a geared automatic
Model	Trim	Transmission	MSRP	0-60
Ford Escape	ST-Line Select AWD	8-speed automatic	$35,015	7.1 s
Hyundai Santa Fe	SE FWD	8-speed automatic	$35,050	7.1 s
Mazda CX-50	2.5 S Premium AWD	6-speed automatic	$34,900	9.5 s

Compared with the Premium AWD: 180 hp, 27 mpg, $34,995. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.

2026 rivals with more hp and better mpg
Model	Trim	hp	mpg	MSRP	0-60
Toyota Corolla Cross	Hybrid S AWD	196 hp	42 mpg	$29,795	6.7 s
Ford Escape	Plug-in Hybrid Active	210 hp	40 mpg	$30,350	N/A
Kia Sportage	Hybrid LX FWD	227 hp	42 mpg	$30,490	N/A
Nissan Rogue	2026.5 FWD SV	201 hp	32 mpg	$30,490	7.5 s
Volkswagen Tiguan	S FWD	201 hp	29 mpg	$30,805	8.0 s
Hyundai Tucson	Hybrid SE FWD	231 hp	38 mpg	$31,300	N/A

Cheapest 6 of 14.

Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.

Most horsepower of any trim.

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

2026 Subaru Outback: 1.3 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Subaru Outback.

Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.