2024 INFINITI QX50 vs. 2025 Subaru Outback Review

Picture of the 2024 INFINITI QX50

2024 INFINITI
QX50

MSRP*: $41,000 to $58,050
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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 22 - 23 MPG 21 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 26 - 32 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 64.4 - 65.1 ft3 75.6 ft3
Engine
  • 268-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 Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 268 hp 182 - 260 hp
Towing Capacity 3,000 lbs 2,700 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 184.7 in 191.3 - 191.9 in
Exterior Width 74.9 in 74.2 - 74.6 in
Leg Room Front 39.6 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 42.8 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 40.0 - 41.0 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.1 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
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the INFINITI QX50 than the Subaru Outback. The Subaru Outback will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the INFINITI QX50.

Convenience
The Subaru Outback requires fewer stops at the gas station than the INFINITI QX50, 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). The INFINITI QX50 is somewhat more expensive than the Subaru Outback.

Dimensions
The INFINITI QX50 is about the same width as the Subaru Outback. The INFINITI QX50 is slightly shorter than the Subaru Outback, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The INFINITI QX50 has the same turning radius as the Subaru Outback, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the INFINITI QX50 and the Subaru Outback.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the INFINITI QX50 and the Subaru Outback are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the INFINITI QX50 and the Subaru Outback. The INFINITI QX50 has less cargo space than the Subaru Outback, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.