Dodge Hornet vs Subaru Outback (2025)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$575

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Hornet GT AWD vs Outback AWD
Measure	Hornet	Outback	Winner
MSRP + destination	$31,990	$31,415	About the same
Horsepower	268 hp	182 hp	Hornet
Torque	295 lb-ft	176 lb-ft	Hornet
MPG combined	24 mpg	28 mpg	Outback
Cargo, max	54.7 cu ft	75.6 cu ft	Outback
Cargo, seats up	27.0 cu ft	32.6 cu ft	Outback
Rear legroom	N/A	39.5 in	N/A
Front legroom	N/A	42.8 in	N/A
Length	178.0 in	191.9 in	Not scored
Width	72.4 in to 82.0 in	74.2 in	N/A
Curb weight	3,527 lb to 4,134 lb	3,641 lb	N/A
Towing	2,000 lb	2,700 lb	Outback
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	8.0 in	8.7 in	Outback
0-60 mph	6.5 s tested	7.6 s estimate	Hornet
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Hornet GT AWD $29,995	Outback AWD $29,995	$0
Outback AWD $29,995	Hornet GT AWD $29,995	$0

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Outback costs $1,946 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Outback wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.