Honda CR-V vs Subaru Outback (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$4,075

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

CR-V LX 2WD vs Outback Premium AWD
Measure	CR-V	Outback	Winner
MSRP + destination	$32,370	$36,445	CR-V
Horsepower	190 hp	180 hp	CR-V
Torque	179 lb-ft	178 lb-ft	About the same
MPG combined	30 mpg	27 mpg	CR-V
Cargo, max	76.5 cu ft	80.5 cu ft	Outback
Cargo, seats up	39.3 cu ft	34.6 cu ft	CR-V
Rear legroom	41.0 in	39.5 in	CR-V
Front legroom	41.3 in	43.0 in	Outback
Length	184.8 in	191.7 in	Not scored
Width	73.5 in	74.0 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,472 lb	3,741 lb	Not scored
Towing	1,500 lb	2,700 lb	Outback
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	7.8 in	8.7 in	Outback
0-60 mph	7.8 s estimate	7.9 s estimate	About the same
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
CR-V LX 2WD $30,920	Outback Premium AWD $34,995	$4,075
Outback Premium AWD $34,995	CR-V EX AWD $34,650	$345

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

CR-V costs $4,928 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.

CR-V wins if Towing weight is 2 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.