Subaru Crosstrek vs Subaru Outback (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$8,000

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

Crosstrek AWD vs Outback Premium AWD
Measure	Crosstrek	Outback	Winner
MSRP + destination	$28,445	$36,445	Crosstrek
Horsepower	180 hp	180 hp	About the same
Torque	178 lb-ft	178 lb-ft	About the same
MPG combined	29 mpg	27 mpg	Crosstrek
Cargo, max	54.7 cu ft	80.5 cu ft	Outback
Cargo, seats up	19.9 cu ft	34.6 cu ft	Outback
Rear legroom	36.5 in	39.5 in	Outback
Front legroom	42.9 in	43.0 in	About the same
Length	176.4 in	191.7 in	Not scored
Width	70.9 in	74.0 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,296 lb	3,741 lb	Not scored
Towing	1,500 lb	2,700 lb	Outback
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	8.7 in	8.7 in	About the same
0-60 mph	7.1 s estimate	7.9 s estimate	Crosstrek
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
Crosstrek AWD $26,995	Outback Premium AWD $34,995	$8,000
Outback Premium AWD $34,995	Crosstrek Hybrid Limited Hybrid AWD $34,995	$0

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Crosstrek costs $8,589 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.