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| Invoice* | $28,604 to $35,299 | $25,187 to $37,240 |
| MPG - City | N/A | 23 - 26 |
| MPG - Hwy | N/A | 30 - 33 |
| Engine(s) | Inline-4 | Horizontal |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Overall Safety Rating** | Not Tested |
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| Frontal Crash Rating** | Not Tested |
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| Side Crash Rating** | Not Tested |
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**Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries.
*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.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Subaru Outback than in the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Subaru Outback offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.
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). Whether you pick the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid or the Subaru Outback, it's going to cost you about the same.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Destination Charge for the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid is much higher than that for the Subaru Outback.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid is much slimmer than the Subaru Outback, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Subaru Outback.
Drivetrain
The Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid has much lower torque than the Subaru Outback, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Handling
The Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid has a smaller turning radius than the Subaru Outback, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid has a lot less horsepower than the Subaru Outback.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid and the Subaru Outback.
The Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid has significantly less cargo capacity than the Subaru Outback.
Warranty
You'll have greater peace of mind with the more generous basic warranty of the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid than that of the Subaru Outback.