2025 Ford Bronco vs. 2025 Subaru Outback Review

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2025 Ford
Bronco

MSRP*: $37,995 to $90,035
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2025 Subaru
Outback

MSRP*: $29,010 to $42,910
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MPG - City 15 - 20 MPG 21 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 16 - 21 MPG 26 - 32 MPG
Seating Capacity 4 - 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 52.3 - 83.0 ft3 75.6 ft3
Engine
  • 275-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 315-hp, 2.7-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 418-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 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 275 - 418 hp 182 - 260 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 4,500 lbs 2,700 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 173.7 - 191.0 in 191.3 - 191.9 in
Exterior Width 75.9 - 85.7 in 74.2 - 74.6 in
Leg Room Front 43.1 in
Rear 35.7 - 36.3 in
Front 42.8 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 41.0 - 43.3 in
Rear 39.8 - 41.1 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 Ford Bronco than the Subaru Outback. The Ford Bronco 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
With the Subaru Outback, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Ford Bronco, 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). The Ford Bronco will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Subaru Outback, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Bronco is much wider than the Subaru Outback, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Ford Bronco takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Subaru Outback.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Ford Bronco will do just as well as the Subaru Outback, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Ford Bronco has a little more horsepower than the Subaru Outback.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Ford Bronco transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Subaru Outback.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Bronco and the Subaru Outback. The Ford Bronco has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Subaru Outback.