2025 Ford Bronco Sport vs. 2025 Subaru Outback Review

Picture of the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport

2025 Ford
Bronco Sport

MSRP*: $29,995 to $40,115
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Picture of the 2025 Subaru Outback

2025 Subaru
Outback

MSRP*: $29,010 to $42,910
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MPG - City 21 - 25 MPG 21 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 29 MPG 26 - 32 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 60.6 - 65.2 ft3 75.6 ft3
Engine
  • 181-hp, 1.5-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 250-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 260-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 181 - 250 hp 182 - 260 hp
Towing Capacity 2,200 - 2,700 lbs 2,700 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 172.7 in 191.3 - 191.9 in
Exterior Width 74.3 in 74.2 - 74.6 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 36.9 in
Front 42.8 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 41.5 in
Rear 41.7 in
Front 39.1 - 40.1 in
Rear 39.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Ford Bronco Sport offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Subaru Outback, with comparable head- and legroom. The Ford Bronco Sport will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Subaru Outback.

Convenience
The Subaru Outback requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Ford Bronco Sport, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Ford Bronco Sport will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Subaru Outback.

Dimensions
The Ford Bronco Sport is about the same width as the Subaru Outback. If you go with the Ford Bronco Sport, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Subaru Outback.

Handling
The Ford Bronco Sport has a larger turning radius than the Subaru Outback, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Subaru Outback is clearly the choice over the Ford Bronco Sport for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Bronco Sport has a lot less horsepower than the Subaru Outback.

Powertrain
The Ford Bronco Sport has much lower torque than the Subaru Outback, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Bronco Sport and the Subaru Outback. The Ford Bronco Sport has less cargo space than the Subaru Outback, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.