You may have heard of the signature Subaru Boxer engine. After all, it's one of the reasons so many Altamonte Springs drivers choose Subaru. But what is a Boxer engine, and what are the differences when comparing Boxer engines vs. inline? Subaru North Orlando is here to answer all of your questions. Read on to learn about how Subaru Boxer engines set themselves apart. Then, contact us to experience the Boxer engine in action with a test drive at our dealership in Sanford, FL. 

What is the Subaru Boxer Engine? 

The Subaru Boxer engine is more of a design principle than one individual engine option. Deltona drivers can expect Subaru models to feature many different types of engines, but they're all classified with the "Boxer" title. What do Subaru Boxer engines share in common, then? 

  • They feature a low center of gravity.
  • They have a horizontally-opposed orientation at 180-degrees.
  • They produce less vibration than most other engines.
  • Their orientation and placement provides better stability and control, allowing them to work more closely with Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive systems.

Why Are They Called Boxer Engines?

The pistons in a Boxer engine move towards and away from each other in horizontal motion when they fire. The unique movement of the pistons resembles a boxer in the ring preparing for a fight with a few punches. This is how Subaru Boxer engines set themselves apart when it comes to the differences between Boxer engines vs. inline engines. In an inline engine, pistons move up and down, as opposed to horizontally. 

Different Types of Subaru Boxer Engines 

As of this writing, there are five primary types of Subaru engines with a variety of performance specs and fuel economy numbers. Your options are as follows: 

  • 2.0L Subaru Boxer Engine - Available on Subaru BRZ, Impreza, and Crosstrek in 152, 200, and 205 horsepower versions.
  • 2.5L Subaru Boxer Engine - Available on Subaru Legacy, Outback, Forester, and Crosstrek with 182 horsepower.
  • 2.0L Direct-Injection Turbocharged Subaru Boxer Engine - Available on Subaru WRX.
  • 2.4L Direct-Injection Turbocharged Subaru Boxer Engine - Available on Subaru Ascent, Legacy, and Outback with 260 horsepower.
  • 2.5L Turbocharged Subaru Boxer Engine - Available on Subaru WRX STI with 310 horsepower.

Experience Subaru Boxer Engine Performance With a Test Drive 

Now that you've read about what the Subaru Boxer engine is, experience the differences between a Subaru Boxer engine and inline engine in action by scheduling a test drive near Lake Mary. The courteous sales staff at Subaru North Orlando will walk you through all the different types of Subaru Boxer engines available on each model and help you find a vehicle with the perfect performance for you. In the meantime, take a moment to explore our Subaru research guides for other helpful reads, including our overview of how Subaru X-Mode works! 

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