About the Subaru Outback
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2016 Subaru Outback is a large SUV offered in a 5D station wagon body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $35,490 for the Base variant and topping out at $48,740 for the R.
There are 3 variants of the Outback available in Australia and this generation went on sale in December of 2016.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/350Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (129kW/235Nm) and 3.6L multi-point injection (191kW/350Nm). All variants feature 6-speed manual transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The 2016 Outback was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
2016 Subaru Outback Price
Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, 4x4 | $41,490 |
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $41,490 |
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, 4x4 | $45,240 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, 4x4 | $35,490 |
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $35,990 |
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, 4x4 | $37,490 |
R
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.6L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | $47,990 |
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2016 Subaru Outback Specs
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2016 Subaru Outback Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2016 Subaru Outback Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Subaru Outback
The most fuel efficient Subaru Outback is the Premium with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 5.7L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Subaru Outback that uses the most amount of fuel is the R with a 1-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.6L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 9.9L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Subaru Outback variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Subaru Outback | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 6.3 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 5.7 L/100km |
| 2.5L, Automatic, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 7.3 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Subaru Outback?
You should service your Outback at your authorised Subaru dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Outback's warranty.
2016 Subaru Outback Warranty
What is the warranty on a Subaru Outback?
The Subaru Outback offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Subaru Outback FAQs
The cheapest Subaru Outback is the Base that starts from $35,490.
The most expensive Subaru Outback is the R that starts from $48,740.
The best towing capacity of a Subaru Outback is offered by the R which can tow 1800 kg
The largest Subaru Outback is the R which measures 1840mm wide, 4815mm in length and sits 1675mm tall.
The most powerful Subaru Outback is the R which has 191kW of power from its 3.6L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The Subaru Outback is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Subaru Outback is the Base which weighs 2180 kg (kerb weight).
The Subaru Outback may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or unleaded.