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Will the Graco Contender Slim fit in a 2015–2024 Subaru Outback?

Yes — the Graco Contender Slim fits a 2015–2024 Subaru Outback.
The Contender Slim is about 19" wide; the Outback's usable rear bench is about 52". It fits one rear position comfortably. Three across is tight (57" needed vs 52").

19"Contender Slim width

52"Outback rear bench

Tightthree across

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What fits this Outback

One seat, rear position: Yes. The Contender Slim installs in an outboard rear position of a 2015–2024 Subaru Outback with room to spare.
Three across: Tight — three need ~57" against only ~52". A narrower seat is the better bet.
Modes this seat covers: rear-facing → forward-facing.
LATCH: lower anchors up to 55 lb; the Outback has 2 lower-anchor positions.

ℹ️ Informational only — built from NHTSA public car-seat ratings and published seat/vehicle dimensions. This is not a safety certification and not a substitute for the seat and vehicle manuals. Always confirm the fit and install yourself before every trip. The Contender Slim's width (Graco published spec) and the Outback's rear-bench width (Subaru dimensions + owner measurements (approx); a popular 3-across car) are both approximate — confirm with a test-fit before buying.

Common questions

Will the Graco Contender Slim fit in a 2015–2024 Subaru Outback?

Yes — the Graco Contender Slim (19" wide) fits a single rear seating position in a 2015–2024 Subaru Outback. Three across is tight — its rear bench is about 52" and three of these would need 57".

Can you fit three Contender Slims across a Outback?

Probably not — three Contender Slims need about 57" but the Outback's usable bench is only about 52". Consider a narrower seat — see our narrowest-seats guide.

Sources: seat ratings & modes — NHTSA (pulled 2026-06-17); dimensions — manufacturer specs and owner measurements. Informational only — built from NHTSA public car-seat ratings and published seat/vehicle dimensions. This is not a safety certification and not a substitute for the seat and vehicle manuals. Always confirm the fit and install yourself before every trip.