Are you looking for the best car seat for your Subaru Outback? Need to upgrade your old car seat in the Subaru?
Great! In this detailed roundup, we are listing the 5 best car seats for Subaru Outback vehicles.
The Graco Snugride Snugfit 35 is our favorite infant car seat for this car, but if you need a more premium option, we suggest the Uppababy Mesa Max. It’s pretty compact as well.
For a convertible car seat, go with the Britax Boulevard or the Graco Slimfit3 LX.
The Slimfit3 LX is more narrow so, if you need to fit 3 little creatures in the Subaru, the Slimfit3 LX would be your right choice.
Finally, if you have older kids who need a booster, the Chicco Kidfit 2-in-1 is what we recommend for Subaru Outback.
Best car seats for Subaru Outback
Best infant car seat for Subaru Outback
- Limits: Rear-facing (4-35 lb, up to 32″)
- Dimensions: D28” x W17.5” x H24.5”
- Weight: 8.4 lb (Carrier only)
Graco Snugride Snugfit is our first infant car seat recommendation for the Subaru Outback.
The Snugride Snugfit combines two important features in any car seat, safety, and comfort. Plus, it can accommodate your little baby from 4 pounds up to 35 pounds.
When it comes to installation, the base is equipped with an easy-to-use LATCH. The base also has 4 recline positions and an anti-rebound bar for added safety.
Overall, we loved our experience with the Graco Snugride Snugfit. It is super comfortable and roomy for babies to grow in. It’s also compact enough to fit in the Subaru.
Key selling features
- Anti-Rebound Bar
- No-Rethread Harness System
- 4-position adjustable base
- Easy-to-read level indicators
- Silent Shade canopy
- One-step connection Graco strollers
Best premium infant car seat for Subaru Outback
- Limits: Rear-facing (4-35 lb, up to 32″)
- Dimensions: D28″ x W17″x H25″
- Weight: 9.9 lb (Carrier only)
While the Graco Snugride Snugfit is a great car seat for the Subaru Outback, the Uppababy Mesa MAX is for parents who are willing to pay a little bit more.
The Mesa MAX is more of a premium car seat with plenty of high-end bells and whistles including a safety load leg, an anti-rebound+ panel, an infinite adjustable headrest, and more.
With MESA’s smart secure system, the installation is very easy and safe even for new parents and caregivers.
Also, the Mesa MAX can be installed without a base thanks to the European belt routing option which makes it a great travel car seat.
What we love most about this infant car seat is that it’s made with both fabric and foam that are free from all fire-retardant chemicals, including the large UPF 25+ hideaway canopy.
Key selling features
- Load leg for additional stability
- Side Impact Protection
- No-rethread, adjustable headrest
- Four-position adjustable foot
- Extra-large UPF 25+ hideaway canopy
- Auto-retracting LATCH design
- Carrier only installation
- Direct attachment for VISTA and CRUZ strollers
Best easy-to-install convertible car seat for Subaru Outback
- Limits: Rear-facing (5-40 lb, up to 32″), Forward-facing (20-65 lb)
- Dimensions: D23″ x W18.5″x H23.5″
- Weight: 29.4 lb
If you are looking for a convertible car seat for your Subaru Outback, our first recommendation is the Britax Boulevard.
The Britax Boulevard is quite compact front-to-back so it doesn’t take up too much space during the rear-facing stage.
Also, what makes the Britax Boulevard great is that’s super easy to install and uninstall. With the Clicktight lockoff system, both rear-facing and forward-facing installations are literally a piece of cake.
In addition to being a cozy car seat for infants, the Boulevard comes with a 14-position headrest and a long harness height that allows it to grow with your child.
It can be used from as little as 4 pounds up until your child reaches 65 pounds. The Britax Boulevard comes with a cover that’s free of flame retardant chemicals and an optional anti-rebound bar (if you choose to pay for it) for added safety.
Key selling features
- High Strength Steel Frame
- Struggle-free installation with ClickTight technology
- No added flame-retardant chemicals
- 2 Layers Side Impact Protection
- 14-Position, Quick-Adjust Harness & Headrest
- 7 position recline
- Easy-Read Level Indicators
Best car seat for 3 across in Subaru Outback
- Limits: Rear-facing (5-40 lb, up to 32″), Forward-facing (22-65 lb), Booster (40-100 lb)
- Dimensions: D20.7″ x W16.7″x H24.5″
- Weight: 19.2 lb
The Graco Slimfit3 LX is the slimmest convertible car seat on the market. It’s designed to fit in 3 across situations (3 car seats installed side by side).
So, if you’re planning a 3 across in Subaru Outback, you have to consider the Slimfit3 LX 3-in-1.
It’s not only about the slender design, we also love that the Slimfit3 LX is very feature-rich.
The no-rethread harness, the harness storage pockets, and the removable cup holders are just a few of the many great features that this seat offers.
The Slimfit3 LX features high-quality fabric that’s also breathable. In fact, this car seat was one of our top car seats for hot weather thanks to its mesh channels.
On top of that, the Graco Slimfit3 LX is an all-in-one car seat, which means it will last long enough for your baby to transition to the booster stage.
Key selling features
- Steel-reinforced frame
- Measures 16.7 inches wide
- 3-across friendly
- No-Rethread Harness
- Integrated belt lock-off for forward-facing
- Breathable mesh AirFlow channels
- Rapid Remove cover
- Two cup holders
- Harness storage
- Removable, plush infant inserts
Best booster car seat for Subaru Outback
- Limits: Forward-facing booster (40-110lb, 38-57”)
- Dimensions: D17″ x W17″x H26″
- Weight: 10lb
If you have a child that’s 4 years or older in need of a booster seat, the Chicco Kidfit can be a wise choice in the Subaru Outback.
The Kidfit 2-in-1 can be used as a high-back booster and later converted to a backless booster, saving you both time and money.
It is also one of the few booster seats that has LATCH connectors to secure it when not in use in the car. And, the LATCH installation is easy.
With its 10 growth positions, you can just pull the headrest up and down, and this booster will adjust to fit your child’s height.
Also, the cover is removable and washable, so goodbye to dirty car seats. Another cool thing with the Chicco Kidfit is the foldable cup holders that your kids will love to squoosh in and out.
You can also add a Chicco’s snack storage (Kid Console) that you can fit in one of the cup holder sides.
Key selling features
- Head and torso protection
- Vehicle belt guides
- Supercinch tightener
- Double foam padding
- Space-saving cup holders
- Removable and washable cover
- Backless booster
Car Seats for Subaru Outback FAQs
How many car seats fit in a Subaru Outback?
Depending on the car’s model and the size of the car seats, it is possible to fit up to three car seats in the Subaru Outback.
Can you fit 3 car seats across in a Subaru Outback?
Yes, you can fit 3 car seats side by side in the Subaru Outback but make sure to choose slim car seats that are designed to fit in 3 across installations.
Can you put the car seat in the middle seat of the Subaru Outback?
Yes, you can install a car seat in the middle position of a Subaru Outback. There are no LATCH connectors in the middle seat of the Subaru so, you will have to go with a seat belt installation.
What’s next?
- Looking for a car seat for another vehicle? Check our car seats by vehicle guides.
- Looking for a specific car seat type (infant, convertible, booster…)? Check our car seats by type guides
- Looking for a car seat for your baby’s age? well, our car seats by age section will help out.
- Looking for a specific feature in a car seat (narrow, breathable, lightweight…)? We have it on our car seats by feature guides, check them out.
- Looking for a car seat for your stroller? We have car seat roundups for popular strollers.
