Subaru Outback vs Kia Seltos
Overview | |
Years produced2000-Present | Years produced2021-Present |
MSRP$34,995 | MSRP$24,490 |
Listings9288 | Listings9472 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummaryThe redesigned 2026 Subaru Outback may look like an SUV, but it retains all the advantages of its wagon predecessors. It's as impressive off-road as it is comfortable on pavement, while numerous feature enhancements are clear indications that Subaru pays close attention to how its customers use their vehicles. Verdict: In terms of price, performance, and practicality, we found no notable flaws with the redesigned Outback, making it a top choice for adventure-bound shoppers. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Kia Seltos was first introduced for the 2021 model year and instantly made waves in the subcompact SUV segment. It was impressively spacious and offered plenty of headroom and legroom, even for second-row occupants. These were novel concepts in this small-crossover segment. The Seltos also delivered plenty of standard features and easy-to-use technology. Three years on, and the Seltos is enjoying its first mid-cycle refresh. Though it’s largely the same Seltos as before, it gains fresh styling as well as updated technology. Such tweaks can go a long way, and automakers endeavor to make unseen changes that contribute to the overall driving experience. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 180 hp H4 | Engine2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower180 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 180 hp H4 | Engine Name2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower180 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space34.6 cu ft | Cargo Space26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3741 lbs | Curb Weight3108 lbs |
Height67.5 in | Height63.4 in |
Length191.7 in | Length172.6 in |
Width82.9 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase108.1 in | Wheelbase103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1104 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2700 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2000-Present | 2021-Present |
MSRP | $34,995 | $24,490 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The redesigned 2026 Subaru Outback may look like an SUV, but it retains all the advantages of its wagon predecessors. It's as impressive off-road as it is comfortable on pavement, while numerous feature enhancements are clear indications that Subaru pays close attention to how its customers use their vehicles. Verdict: In terms of price, performance, and practicality, we found no notable flaws with the redesigned Outback, making it a top choice for adventure-bound shoppers. | The Kia Seltos was first introduced for the 2021 model year and instantly made waves in the subcompact SUV segment. It was impressively spacious and offered plenty of headroom and legroom, even for second-row occupants. These were novel concepts in this small-crossover segment. The Seltos also delivered plenty of standard features and easy-to-use technology. Three years on, and the Seltos is enjoying its first mid-cycle refresh. Though it’s largely the same Seltos as before, it gains fresh styling as well as updated technology. Such tweaks can go a long way, and automakers endeavor to make unseen changes that contribute to the overall driving experience. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 180 hp H4 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 180 hp @ 5800 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 180 hp H4 | 2.0L 146 hp I4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 180 hp @ 5800 rpm | 146 hp @ 6200 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 34.6 cu ft | 26.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3741 lbs | 3108 lbs |
Height | 67.5 in | 63.4 in |
Length | 191.7 in | 172.6 in |
Width | 82.9 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1104 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2700 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
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