Honda Passport vs Subaru Outback (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$10,000
- Passport: 105 hp more, 1.4 in more rear legroom.
- Outback: $10,000 cheaper, 6 mpg better.
- Passport wins 6 of 12 measures.
| Measure | Passport | Outback | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $46,445 | $36,445 | Outback |
| Horsepower | 285 hp | 180 hp | Passport |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft | Passport |
| MPG combined | 21 mpg | 27 mpg | Outback |
| Cargo, max | 83.8 cu ft to 104.6 cu ft | 80.5 cu ft | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 44.0 cu ft | 34.6 cu ft | Passport |
| Rear legroom | 40.9 in | 39.5 in | Passport |
| Front legroom | 41.1 in | 43.0 in | Outback |
| Length | 191.5 in | 191.7 in | Not scored |
| Width | 79.4 in | 74.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,478 lb | 3,741 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 5,000 lb | 2,700 lb | Passport |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 8.7 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 7.5 s published | 7.9 s estimate | Passport |
| 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
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Passport RTL AWD $44,950 | Outback Wilderness AWD $44,995 | $45 |
| Outback Premium AWD $34,995 | Passport RTL AWD $44,950 | $9,955 |
Cost to run
Outback costs $12,438 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Passport | Outback |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $46,445 | $36,445 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,829 | $1,422 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,971 | $8,533 |
| Total, 6 years | $57,416 | $44,978 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Passport wins.
Outback wins if Towing weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Outback | 22% |
| MPG | Outback | 22% |
| Power | Passport | 37% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | Passport | 46% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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