As the owner of both a 2018 3
As the owner of both a 2018 3.6 Outback and a 2020 Ascent...
The 2.4 turbo is a gas hog. Worse mileage than the 3.6 at roughly the same power bit the 3.6 is a quieter and less screaming
Also the new universal platform doesn't drive well. The power steering is way too light with zero road grill and towing anything... Even way within specs is a white knuckle ride