There are 2 engine options offered by the 2017 Subaru Outback. The 2.5-liter boxer-4 engine produces 175 horsepower and 174 lb.-ft. of torque, however, it remains sluggish in its operation and approach. The 3.6-liter boxer 6-cylinder engine makes 256hp and 257 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are paired to a continuously variable transmission which directs the bars to all the wheels of the vehicle.
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Models
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Subaru Outback 2.5i
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Ford Escape S
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Mazda CX-5 sport
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Honda CR-V LX
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MSRP
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$25,645
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$23,750
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$24,045
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$24,045
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Engine
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2.5L 4cyl
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2.5L in-4
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2.5L inline-4
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2.4L inline-4
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Transmission
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CVT
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6-Speed Automatic
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6-speed automatic
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CVT
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Power
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175 hp
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168 hp
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187 hp
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184 hp
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Torque
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174 lb-ft
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170 lb-ft
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185 lb-ft
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180 lb-ft
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The most powerful of the above cars are the Mazda CX- 5 Sport which makes 187 hp. Following this is the Honda CR-V which makes 184 hp, the Subaru Outback making 175 hp, and then comes the Ford Escape making 168hp. The Honda like the Subaru is mated to a CVT transmission, while the other two competitors are mated to a 6-speed automatic unit.
2017 Subaru Outback Acceleration
The 2017 Subaru Outback 2.5i does the 0-60 sprint in 9.3 seconds and the standing quarter-mile in 17.2 seconds. The 3.6R does the 0-60 sprint in 7.1 seconds and the quarter-mile in 15.4 seconds. Both cars come with a top speed of 120 mph. As a result, the 2017 Outback is the slowest in the segment, but with the flat-6 engine, it does build the required pace.
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Models
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Subaru Outback 2.5i
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Ford Escape S
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Mazda CX-5 sport
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Honda CR-V LX
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0-60 MPH
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9.3 sec
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9.1 sec
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7.8 sec
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7.5 sec
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Quarter mile
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17.2 sec
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16.9 sec
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16.8 sec
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15.8 sec
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Engine
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3.6L
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2.5L
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2.5L
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2.4L
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Top Speed
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120
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125
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N/A
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112
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The fastest in the 0-60 sprint is the Honda CR-V with a time of 7.5 seconds. Following this is the Mazda CX-5 with a time of 7.8 seconds, the Ford Escape with a time of 9.1 seconds, and then comes the Subaru Outback with a time of 9.3 seconds.
2017 Subaru Outback Ride and Handling
The 2017 incarnation of Outback flaunts a responsive CVT mode and an effective all-wheel-drive system. Both engine options, 2.5L and 3.6L, are robust. However, the 2.5L engine fails to cope with situations where the ride is full of passengers and cargo. Though the 3.6L engine resolves the issue, it does so at the expense of smooth riding in super-slow traffic.
Nonetheless, the 2017 Subaru Outback flaunts handling that is even better than the previous facelift. The effective suspension allows the vehicle to absorb all bumps and dips it experiences. The responsive power steering feels light and a ground clearance of 8.7 inches, Outback is quite a casual off-roader. However, the only evident drawback that one can not fail to notice is that the SUV does experience a lot of body roll when taking on corners, which might cause it to be at a disadvantage when compared to the competitors.
2017 Subaru Outback Braking
The 2017 Subaru Outback has a 12.4-inch brake in the front and a smaller 11.8-inch in the rear. Overall, the braking power is average at best. The Subaru Outback takes 120 feet to come to a stop from 60 mph when the brakes are suddenly applied. The brakes also have the feature of ABS.
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Model
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Subaru Outback 2.5i
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Ford Escape S
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Mazda CX-5 sport
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Honda CR-V LX
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Brake Front(in)
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12.4
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12.8
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11.7
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11.1
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Brake Rear(in)
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11.8
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12.0
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11.9
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12.6
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Curb weight(lbs)
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3580
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3515
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3527
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3307
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60-0 MPH (ft.)
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120
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112
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126
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117
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The Ford Escape offers the shortest stopping distance from 60 mph to 112 feet. Then comes the Honda CR-V LX with 117 feet, the Subaru Outback with 120 feet, and the Mazda CX-5 of 126 feet, the longest stopping distance of the above cars.
