Verdict
B
← Subaru Outback · 2009-2014 · BR
Subaru Outback BR
Headline trim: 2.0D Boxer Diesel - 148 bhp, 0-62 in 9.7s.
BHP
256 bhp
0–60
7.5 s
Top speed
144 mph
MPG
39 mpg (US)
Used
$5,700-$13,000
Strengths
- Boxer diesel finally available
- Lineartronic CVT debut
- Bigger cabin
Weaknesses
- EE20 timing chain failure on diesels
- CVT shudder
- 3.6 H6 thirsty
Notable tech
- Fourth-gen Outback (BR)
- Estate body
- 2.5 NA / 3.6 H6 petrol / 2.0D Boxer Diesel
- Lineartronic CVT debut
- Permanent AWD
Common issues
- EE20 timing chain
- CVT shudder
- Diff bushes
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across BR's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
2.5 NA
BHP168
Torque231 Nm
0–6010.0 s
Top124 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5MT / Lineartronic CVT
3.6 H6
BHP256
Torque350 Nm
0–607.5 s
Top144 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5AT
2.0D Boxer Diesel
BHP148
Torque350 Nm
0–609.7 s
Top124 mph
MPG (US)39 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT