How much horsepower does a Subaru 2.0 L have?
In short, it depends on the exact engine variant and model year. Naturally aspirated 2.0 L engines typically produce about 148–152 hp, with some variants reaching around 205 hp. Turbocharged 2.0 L engines push roughly 250–270 hp. In recent years Subaru has increasingly used a 2.4 L engine for many performance models, so the 2.0 L figures apply mainly to older or specialty configurations.
Overview of Subaru’s 2.0 L engine family
Subaru has offered several 2.0 L horizontally opposed engines across different models and generations. The output varies widely between naturally aspirated (NA) and turbocharged variants, as well as between generations and regional availability. The following sections summarize representative figures for common 2.0 L configurations you may encounter in the market.
Naturally aspirated 2.0 L engines
These NA 2.0 L engines are found in several mainstream Subaru models, and their horsepower is modest compared with turbocharged versions.
- FB20 2.0 L engine in models such as the Impreza and Crosstrek: approximately 148–152 hp.
- FA20 2.0 L engine in the Subaru BRZ (classic 2012–2020 model years): about 205 hp in the 2.0 L configuration.
NA 2.0 L variants deliver adequate performance with good efficiency, but horsepower is significantly lower than their turbocharged siblings.
Turbocharged 2.0 L engines
Turbocharged 2.0 L engines are the performance-focused options and are found in the WRX and period-specific performance models. Output can vary by year and market.
- FA20 2.0 L turbo in WRX models (roughly mid-2010s to early 2020s): about 268 hp, with torque in the vicinity of 258 lb-ft depending on year and tuning.
- Other turbo 2.0 L applications (e.g., Outback 2.0T or Forester 2.0T in earlier years): typically around 250–270 hp depending on year and calibration.
Turbo 2.0 L variants provide substantially more power and torque, but their output can vary with model year, market, and emission-tuning requirements.
What this means for current Subaru models
As of the mid-2020s, Subaru’s performance emphasis has increasingly shifted toward the 2.4 L family in several markets, notably in the WRX, which uses a larger FA24 engine delivering about 271 hp. The 2.0 L engines remain in use in older generations and in certain models/regions, with NA variants typically in the 148–205 hp range and turbo variants around 250–270 hp. If you’re shopping today, always verify the exact engine code (FB20, FA20, FA24, etc.) and model year to confirm the official horsepower rating.
Summary
Subaru’s 2.0 L lineup spans naturally aspirated and turbocharged configurations. Naturally aspirated 2.0 L engines generally deliver roughly 148–152 hp, with some variants reaching about 205 hp. Turbocharged 2.0 L engines push around 250–270 hp, depending on year and model. In recent years, Subaru has leaned more on 2.4 L powerplants for new performance-focused models, so the 2.0 L figures mainly reflect older or specialty configurations. Always check the exact engine code and model year to know the precise horsepower.
