Mazda CX-50 vs Subaru Outback (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$5,050

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

CX-50 2.5 S Select AWD vs Outback Premium AWD
Measure	CX-50	Outback	Winner
MSRP + destination	$31,395	$36,445	CX-50
Horsepower	187 hp	180 hp	CX-50
Torque	185 lb-ft	178 lb-ft	CX-50
MPG combined	26 mpg	27 mpg	Outback
Cargo, max	31.4 cu ft to 56.3 cu ft	80.5 cu ft	N/A
Cargo, seats up	31.4 cu ft	34.6 cu ft	Outback
Rear legroom	39.8 in	39.5 in	About the same
Front legroom	41.7 in	43.0 in	Outback
Length	185.8 in	191.7 in	Not scored
Width	75.6 in	74.0 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,741 lb	3,741 lb	Not scored
Towing	2,000 lb	2,700 lb	Outback
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	8.3 in	8.7 in	About the same
0-60 mph	9.5 s tested	7.9 s estimate	Outback
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
CX-50 2.5 S Select AWD $29,900	Outback Premium AWD $34,995	$5,095
Outback Premium AWD $34,995	CX-50 2.5 S Premium AWD $34,900	$95

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

CX-50 costs $4,722 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.

CX-50 wins if Towing weight is 2 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.