2023 Subaru Outback Weight Ratings

2022 Subaru Outback

If you find yourself towing and hauling heavy loads on a regular basis like a lot of our Santa Cruz customers, you have questions about the 2023 Subaru Outback weight ratings. How much does a Subaru Outback weigh? We talk about the weight of the Subaru Outback below as well as its towing capacity.

What Do the Subaru Outback Weight Ratings Mean?

Before we talk about the weight of the Subaru Outback, we should probably define some terminology. While most San Jose drivers are aware of what “towing capacity” means, many may not be familiar with the term “base curb weight”. Here are some definitions of what the Subaru Outback weight ratings mean:

  • Base Curb weight – The weight of the Subaru Outback with no cargo, passengers, or tow weight
  • Towing capacity – The maximum safe weight the vehicle can tow

How Much Does the Subaru Outback Weigh?

How much does the Subaru Outback weigh? The answer to that varies by trim. Each trim has more features than the last, and therefore weighs a little more. Here’s a list of how the weight of the Subaru Outback and its towing capacity breaks out by trim:

2023 Subaru Outback Weight (Base Curb Weight) by Trim

  • Outback Base: 3,641 pounds
  • Outback Premium: 3,661 pounds
  • Outback Onyx Edition: 3,692 pounds
  • Outback Limited: 3,735 pounds
  • Outback Touring: 3,781 pounds
  • Outback Onyx Edition XT: 3,921 pounds
  • Outback Wilderness: 3,902 pounds
  • Outback Limited XT: 3,931 pounds
  • Outback Touring XT: 3,946 pounds

2023 Subaru Outback Towing Capacity by Trim

  • Outback Base: 2,700 pounds
  • Outback Premium: 2,700 pounds
  • Outback Onyx Edition: 2,700 pounds
  • Outback Limited: 2,700 pounds
  • Outback Touring: 2,700 pounds
  • Outback Onyx Edition XT: 3,500 pounds
  • Outback Wilderness: 3,500 pounds
  • Outback Limited XT: 3,500 pounds
  • Outback Touring XT: 3,500 pounds

Come See the New Subaru Outback at Santa Cruz Subaru

Come test drive the new Subaru Outback so you can get a feel for the superior performance of this SUV. We’d be happy to help you drive home in one of your own. While you’re here, why not check out our offers and incentives and find out the value of your trade online. Our dealership is conveniently located near Scotts Valley. We’re here to help, so contact us today!

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