Subaru Outback vs Volvo EX30 (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$150

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

Outback Premium AWD vs EX30 Single Motor Extended Range RWD Core
Measure	Outback	EX30	Winner
MSRP + destination	$36,445	$36,295	About the same
Horsepower	180 hp	268 hp	EX30
Torque	178 lb-ft	253 lb-ft	EX30
MPG or MPGe	27 mpg	116 MPGe	Not scored
Energy cost a year	$1,422	$595	EX30
EV range	N/A	261 mi	N/A
Cargo, max	80.5 cu ft	31.9 cu ft	Outback
Cargo, seats up	34.6 cu ft	11.2 cu ft	Outback
Rear legroom	39.5 in	32.3 in	Outback
Front legroom	43.0 in	41.9 in	Outback
Length	191.7 in	166.7 in	Not scored
Width	74.0 in	72.3 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,741 lb	3,858 lb to 4,328 lb	N/A
Towing	2,700 lb	2,000 lb	Outback
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	8.7 in	N/A	N/A
0-60 mph	7.9 s estimate	N/A	N/A
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	EX30

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
Outback Premium AWD $34,995	EX30 Single Motor Extended Range RWD Core $35,000	$5
EX30 Single Motor Extended Range RWD Core $35,000	Outback Premium AWD $34,995	$5

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

EX30 costs $5,114 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: EX30 wins.

Outback wins if MPG weight is 4 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.