Acura ADX vs Subaru Outback (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$5
- ADX: 2 mpg better, 10 hp more.
- Outback: 25.4 cu ft more cargo, 1.8 in more rear legroom.
- Outback wins 5 of 12 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | ADX | Outback | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $36,450 | $36,445 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 190 hp | 180 hp | ADX |
| Torque | 179 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 29 mpg | 27 mpg | ADX |
| Cargo, max | 55.1 cu ft | 80.5 cu ft | Outback |
| Cargo, seats up | 24.4 cu ft | 34.6 cu ft | Outback |
| Rear legroom | 37.7 in | 39.5 in | Outback |
| Front legroom | 41.9 in | 43.0 in | Outback |
| Length | 185.8 in | 191.7 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.5 in | 74.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,514 lb | 3,741 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | Not rated | 2,700 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 8.7 in | Outback |
| 0-60 mph | 7.9 s estimate | 7.9 s estimate | About the same |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | ADX |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| ADX FWD $35,000 | Outback Premium AWD $34,995 | $5 |
| Outback Premium AWD $34,995 | ADX FWD $35,000 | $5 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | ADX | Outback |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $36,450 | $36,445 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,324 | $1,422 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,945 | $8,533 |
| Total, 6 years | $44,395 | $44,978 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Outback wins.
ADX wins if Space weight is 1 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | ADX | 7% |
| Power | ADX | 5% |
| Space | Outback | 32% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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