2025 Mazda CX-30 vs. 2025 Subaru Outback Review

Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-30

2025 Mazda
CX-30

MSRP*: $24,995 to $36,950
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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 - 26 MPG 21 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 - 33 MPG 26 - 32 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 45.2 ft3 75.6 ft3
Engine
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-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 All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 191 - 227 hp 182 - 260 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,700 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 173.0 in 191.3 - 191.9 in
Exterior Width 70.7 in 74.2 - 74.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 36.3 in
Front 42.8 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 37.8 - 38.1 in
Rear 38.3 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 backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Subaru Outback than in the Mazda CX-30, due to its greater head- and legroom. 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 Mazda CX-30.

Convenience
With the Subaru Outback, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Mazda CX-30, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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). Clearly, the Mazda CX-30 is a better financial choice over the Subaru Outback, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-30 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 Mazda CX-30, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Subaru Outback.

Handling
The Mazda CX-30 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 Mazda CX-30 has a lot less horsepower than the Subaru Outback.

Powertrain
The Mazda CX-30 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 Mazda CX-30 and the Subaru Outback. The Mazda CX-30 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Subaru Outback.