2019 Honda CR-V vs. 2019 Subaru Outback

2019 Subaru Outback vs. Honda CR-V: MSRP

At $26,345 MSRP, the Subaru Outback price is about $2,000 more than the Honda CR-V price, which starts at $24,350 MSRP.* Does this difference guarantee that the Outback will outperform the more affordable CR-V? Not quite. Read our breakdowns below for a full look at fuel efficiency, performance, and cargo comparisons!

2019 Subaru Outback vs. Honda CR-V: MPG & Performance

In this matchup of 4-cylinder engines, a new Honda CR-V has several positives over a new Subaru Outback:

• Engine: The Honda CR-V is equipped with a 2.4L DOHC i-VTEC® 4-cylinder engine. The Subaru has a 2.5-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine with AVCS.
• Horsepower: The Honda CR-V base trim gets 184 hp, while the Subaru Outback only gets 175 hp.
• Transmission and Drivetrain: Both SUVs include a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). While all-wheel drive is standard for the Outback, it’s optional on CR-V trims.
• MPG Ratings: The CR-V gets 26 mpg city and 32 mpg** highway. The Subaru, meanwhile, gets 25 mpg city and 32 mpg highway.

2019 Subaru Outback vs. Honda CR-V: Cargo

Both SUVs make space a priority, offering quite a bit of cargo room. With that said, if cargo space is a concern, the Honda CR-V has Naperville drivers covered. The Honda CR-V has 39.2 cubic feet of space behind its rear seats; the Subaru Outback has 35.5 cubic feet. Both vehicles have 60/40-split folding rear seats, with the Honda CR-V providing 75.8 cubic feet and the Outback offering only 73.3 cubic feet—that’s over 2 extra cubic feet of space!