The 2024 Subaru Outback is available in nine trims, from the base to the top-spec Wilderness and Touring XT models. Here, we’ll explore the differences and similarities between the 2024 Subaru Outback Premium and the 2024 Subaru Outback Limited. Prices quoted below include the destination charge but not other mandatory fees like tax, title, or licensing.
Price
The 2024 Outback Premium starts at $32,540.
The 2024 Outback Limited starts at $37,140.
Engine, Power, Fuel Economy
The Outback Premium and Outback Limited have the same 182-horsepower 2.5-liter boxer 4-cylinder engine, standard all-wheel drive (AWD), and 8.7 inches of ground clearance. Both models also get 26 mpg in town and 32 mpg on the highway.
Interior Features
The 2024 Outback Premium gets cloth seats with power adjustments, heated front seats, and dual-zone climate control. It also has the option to add a power moonroof and a power liftgate.
The 2024 Outback Limited gets standard leather-trimmed upholstery, heated front seats, heated rear outboard seats, dual-zone climate control, a hands-free power liftgate, 18-inch alloy wheels, and the option to add a power moonroof.
Technology
Subaru’s Starlink multimedia infotainment system with wireless smartphone integration is standard in both the Outback Premium and Outback Limited, along with an 11.6-inch touchscreen display, Bluetooth audio and phone connectivity, dual USB ports, and a 3.5-mm auxiliary audio jack.
The 2024 Outback Limited also gets upgrades, including a 12-speaker, 576-watt Harman Kardon audio system, and safety technology features, including blind-spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert and reverse automatic braking. The Limited also has the option to upgrade to Subaru’s DriverFocus distraction mitigation system.
Safety
Both the Outback Premium and Outback Limited get Subaru’s EyeSight active driver-assist safety suite, which includes advanced adaptive cruise control with lane-centering, lane-departure warning, pre-collision braking and automatic emergency braking, pre-collision throttle management, and more.
The entire Subaru Outback model line scores a 5-Star rating in NHTSA crash testing and has earned a Top Safety Pick designation from the IIHS.
Towing Capacity
While the Outback XT and Wilderness can tow up to 3,500 pounds thanks to their stronger turbocharged engine configuration, the 2024 Outback Premium and Outback Limited can tow up to 2,700 pounds with 270 pounds of tongue weight.
Dimensions
The 2024 Subaru Outback Premium is dimensionally identical to the 2024 Outback Limited. The Outback Premium and Limited are also about the same size as the Subaru Forester, although the Outback offers slightly more cargo volume behind the rear seats than the Forester (32.6 vs. 28.9 cubic feet). The Outback can also hold slightly longer objects, up to 75.0 inches in length, compared to the Forester’s maximum cargo length of 69.9 inches.
2024 Subaru Outback Premium vs. Limited Features
- Price
- Engine, Power, Fuel Economy
- Interior Features
- Technology
- Safety
- Towing Capacity
- Dimensions
