Subaru Outback vs Toyota bZ (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$95
- Outback: 12 hp more, 23.6 cu ft more cargo.
- bZ: wins no measure.
- Outback wins 7 of 10 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Outback | bZ | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $36,445 | $36,350 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 168 hp | Outback |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft | N/A | N/A |
| MPG or MPGe | 27 mpg | 123 MPGe to 131 MPGe | N/A |
| Energy cost a year | $1,422 | N/A | N/A |
| EV range | N/A | 236 mi | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 80.5 cu ft | 56.9 cu ft | Outback |
| Cargo, seats up | 34.6 cu ft | 27.7 cu ft | Outback |
| Rear legroom | 39.5 in | 35.3 in | Outback |
| Front legroom | 43.0 in | 42.1 in | Outback |
| Length | 191.7 in | 184.6 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.0 in | 73.2 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,741 lb | 4,057 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 2,700 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8.2 in | Outback |
| 0-60 mph | 7.9 s estimate | 8.8 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
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Outback Premium AWD $34,995 | bZ XLE FWD $34,900 | $95 |
| bZ XLE FWD $34,900 | Outback Premium AWD $34,995 | $95 |
Cost to run
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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Outback | bZ |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $36,445 | $36,350 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,422 | N/A |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,533 | N/A |
| Total, 6 years | $44,978 | N/A |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Outback wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | Outback | 7% |
| Space | Outback | 29% |
| Towing | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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