Let's start with what they have in common:
Standard Features:- Bluetooth phone connectivity
- Steering wheel audio controls
- Power windows, locks, mirrors
- 3 year, 36,000 mile comprehensive warranty; 5/60 powertrain
Standard Safety:
- Back up camera;
- Vehicle stability control to avoid skids;
- Brake override system;
- Anti-lock brakes with brake assist;
- Learn all about how these safety features work.
Similar dimensions but Outback is quite a bit longer:
- CR-V is about a half inch wider.
- Outback is about a half inch taller.
- Outback is about nine inches longer.
| CR-V EX AWD
(with Honda Sensing)
| Outback
Premium (with Eyesight)
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All Wheel Drive System
Outback was built from the ground up with all wheel drive; Honda started with a front driver and bolted on some extra hardware later. More sophisticated Subaru system responds more quickly to a loss of traction.
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 All wheel drive
optional.
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Optional Driver-Assistive Technologies
Standard on all of the models, both offer their own versions of pre-collision warning and braking, adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection/lane change assist, and lane departure warning. The safety suites also
include additional features.
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Honda Sensing
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Ground clearance
Outback is a little less likely to get caught in snow or slop.
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8.2 inches |
8.7 inches |
Cargo Space
CR-V cargo space is a little bigger with the seats up but Outback is about ten inches longer so it's preferable for bicycles and other long cargo.
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76 cubic feet (seats down)
39 cubic feet (seats up)
| 76 cubic feet (seats down)
36 cubic feet (seats up)
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Passenger Volume
Outback is a little roomier inside for people.
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103 cubic feet
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108 cubic feet
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Towing Capacity
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1500 pounds
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2700 pounds (4 cylinder)
3500 pounds (turbo)
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Standard Engine
Outback engine is slightly less powerful but accelerates comparably.
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1.5 liter turbocharged
in-line four cylinder with 190 horsepower
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2.5 liter four
cylinder Boxer engine
with 175 horsepower
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Fuel Economy/Range
This is another close one.
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Continuously variable
automatic
transmission
27 city, 33 hwy
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Lineartronic continuously
variable automatic
transmission
26 city, 33 hwy
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Need some extra go-go?
The optional turbo in the Outback is designed for performance, the optional hybrid in the CR-V is optimized for fuel efficiency. If you want a Subaru with a hybrid powertrain, look at the Crosstrek.
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212 horsepower 1.5 liter four cylinder
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260 horsepower 2.4 liter four cylinder turbo 23 city, 30 highway |
Outward Visibility
Tailgate glass in Outback is taller and wider, and side windows are more square, reducing blind spots. Honda
chose a dramatic, downward swooping roofline which looks sporty but
makes it hard to see out the back. CR-V's standard back-up camera helps
you in
parking lots, but not on the roads. (Back up camera is also standard on Outback). Outback is recognized for being among the cars with best visibility.
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Roof Rails and Crossbars
Outback's
ingenious integrated racking system includes rails and
integrated swinging crossbars standard on all Outback models. CR-V crossbars are optional and do not store conveniently.
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Articulating cross bars
are shown here partially
extended.
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Purchase and Ownership Experience
You can buy a new Subaru at Planet, but not a new Honda.
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Price with Automatic Transmission
Outback
costs more but is better equipped.
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$29,895
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$29,905
Outback Models
and Prices
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Safety
CR-V has six airbags, Outback, eight. Both are "Top Safety Picks" from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
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CR-V test results
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Outback test results
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