2025 Subaru Outback vs 2024 Ford Explorer
Overview | |
MSRP$36,860 | MSRP$29,995 |
Listings1162 | Listings9178 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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2024 Ford Explorer Reviews Summary | |
2025 Subaru Outback Reviews SummaryOne of the nameplates that helped define the crossover craze now stands out as strikingly different. The 2025 Subaru Outback is one of the last remaining station wagons on the market. However, given that it's currently based on the soon-to-be-discontinued Subaru Legacy sedan, the Outback is likely to shift away from its current low-slung long-roof shape soon. That means this could be your last opportunity to park Crocodile Dundee’s favorite ride in your driveway. Verdict: The Outback offers a unique combination of practicality and value, but it’s held back by lackluster tech. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.3L 300 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway32 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.3L 300 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Torque | Torque176 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway32 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space18.2 cu ft | Cargo Space32.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4345 lbs | Curb Weight3641 lbs |
Height69.9 in | Height66.4 in |
Length198.8 in | Length191.1 in |
Width89.3 in | Width82.0 in |
Wheelbase119.1 in | Wheelbase108.1 in |
Maximum Payload1425 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5300 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2700 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $36,860 | $29,995 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | |
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Summary | One of the nameplates that helped define the crossover craze now stands out as strikingly different. The 2025 Subaru Outback is one of the last remaining station wagons on the market. However, given that it's currently based on the soon-to-be-discontinued Subaru Legacy sedan, the Outback is likely to shift away from its current low-slung long-roof shape soon. That means this could be your last opportunity to park Crocodile Dundee’s favorite ride in your driveway. Verdict: The Outback offers a unique combination of practicality and value, but it’s held back by lackluster tech. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
MPG City | 21 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 32 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | 2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Torque | 176 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 32 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 18.2 cu ft | 32.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4345 lbs | 3641 lbs |
Height | 69.9 in | 66.4 in |
Length | 198.8 in | 191.1 in |
Width | 89.3 in | 82.0 in |
Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 108.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1425 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5300 lbs | 2700 lbs |
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