Is the 2021 Subaru Outback a good car?
Yes.
5 of 6checks
- Good buy: 1 rival beats it on all four.
- Not enough data: worth the money.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $96 vs $116 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Yes | 8.7 in, top 22% |
| Worth the money | Not enough data | N/A |
| Good buy | No | 1 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Outback a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 39.5 in | Median 38.2 in | 131 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 39.1 in | Median 38.9 in | 131 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 32.5 cu ft | Median 22.9 cu ft | 140 | Yes |
Is the Outback a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $26,795 | Median $39,195 | 144 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 182 hp | 155 hp to 349 hp | 145 | Yes |
| Length | 191.3 in | Median 188.6 in | 136 | No |
| Turning circle | 36.1 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.0 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 143 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Outback a good commuter car?
Yes. $96 a month to commute. Class median $116.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $96
- Median of 143 SUVs
- $116
- Highway mpg
- 33 mpg, top 9% of 137
Is the Outback a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.7 in clearance, 66.1 in tall | 7.3 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.8 to 69.8 in tall | 123 | No |
| Front headroom | 40.1 in | Median 39.8 in | 134 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 36.1 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Outback a good off-road vehicle?
Yes. 8.7 in clearance. Top 22% of 132 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- AWD, 8.7 in
- Cohort
- 132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Outback worth the money?
Not enough data.
Is the Outback a good buy?
No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outback AWD | $26,795 | 11.0 cents | 75.7 cu ft | 182 hp |
| Honda CR-V LX 2WD | $25,350 | 10.7 cents | 75.8 cu ft | 190 hp |
Compared with 1,021 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2021.
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