2016 Subaru Outback vs. 2017 Subaru Outback
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2016 Subaru Outback and 2017 Subaru Outback contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2016 Subaru Outback and the 2017 Subaru Outback.
When we compare the 2016 Subaru Outback's and the 2017 Subaru Outback's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Subaru Outback has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2016 Subaru Outback and 2017 Subaru Outback have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2016 Subaru Outback's and the 2017 Subaru Outback's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Subaru Outback is a better car than the 2017 Subaru Outback.
Pricing: A used 2016 Subaru Outback ranges from $10,998 to $21,999 while a used 2017 Subaru Outback is priced between $12,994 to $23,971.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2016 Subaru Outback and the 2017 Subaru Outback both lose 39.3 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Subaru Outback is 8.5 out of 10. Subaru Outback is ranked 7 out of 19 Best Small SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs, the Subaru Outback is ranked 18 and the Subaru Outback is ranked 18 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Subaru Outback is 8.6 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2016 Subaru Outback and the 2017 Subaru Outback makes 175 horsepower. The Outback is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 611 miles. The Outback is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 592 miles.This gives the 2017 Subaru Outback the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2016 Subaru Outback the advantage in maximum range. The Outback uses gasoline, and the Outback uses regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Subaru Outback has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$24,995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$23,470
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$21,795 - $24,995
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$25,645
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$23,728
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$21,995 - $25,645
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$16,792
Price Range:
$10,998 - $21,999
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$14,645
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$12,498 - $18,284
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
338
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
107,071
# Good or Great Deals:
121
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$18,595
Price Range:
$12,994 - $23,971
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$16,407
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$14,149 - $20,586
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
495
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
95,783
# Good or Great Deals:
162
Subaru Outback Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Subaru Outback Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Subaru Outback
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
2.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
1.8 - 5.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
22.1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Subaru Outback
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
3.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
2.8 - 6.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
22.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.4 - 8.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 14.9
Subaru Outback Rankings
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34 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2016 Subaru Outback Trim Levels
2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 3.6R Limited
2017 Subaru Outback Trim Levels
2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Touring
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
175 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
174 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
1000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
175 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
174 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 33 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
463 / 611 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 32 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
463 / 592 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Cargo Space:
35.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
73.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
143.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Cargo Space:
35.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
73.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
143.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3593 lbs
Width:
81.3 inches
Height:
66.1 inches
Length:
189.6 inches
Wheelbase:
108.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3580 lbs
Width:
81.3 inches
Height:
66.1 inches
Length:
189.6 inches
Wheelbase:
108.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
225/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/65R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Tungsten Metallic
Black
Crystal Black Silica
Blue
Lapis Blue Pearl / Twilight Blue Metallic
Gray
Carbide Gray Metallic
Green
Wilderness Green Metallic
Red
Venetian Red Pearl
Silver
Ice Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Beige
Tungsten Metallic
Black
Crystal Black Silica
Blue
Lapis Blue Pearl / Twilight Blue Metallic
Gray
Carbide Gray Metallic
Green
Wilderness Green Metallic
Red
Venetian Red Pearl
Silver
Ice Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Warm Ivory
Black
Slate Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Warm Ivory
Black
Slate Black
