Honda HR-V vs Subaru Outback

Honda HR-V
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Subaru Outback
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The key differences

The Subaru Outback is the more powerful of the two: its strongest version makes 166 hp, 37 hp more than the Honda HR-V's best.

The Subaru Outback is 774 mm (30 in) longer than the Honda HR-V.

Typical kerb weights are 1,697 kg for the Subaru Outback and 1,257 kg for the Honda HR-V.

In the US, the Honda HR-V has the better EPA rating at up to 28 mpg combined, against 28 mpg for the Subaru Outback.

Specifications side by side

Honda HR-V and Subaru Outback side by side. Typical values; figures vary by trim and year.
SpecHonda HR-VSubaru Outback
Body styleSUVSUV
On sale since——
Power106–129 hp (79–96 kW)166 hp (124 kW)
Torque131–144 Nm238–371 Nm
0–100 km/h10.6–12.7 s—
Top speed162–170 km/h—
Engines in Europe21
Best economy (Europe)5.4 l/100 km8.6 l/100 km
US combined economy27–28 mpg23–28 mpg
Electric range (US)——
Length4,095 mm (161 in)4,869 mm (192 in)
Width1,695 mm (67 in)1,879 mm (74 in)
Height1,580 mm (62 in)1,714 mm (67 in)
Wheelbase2,450 mm (96 in)2,745 mm (108 in)
Kerb weight1,257 kg (2,771 lb)1,697 kg (3,741 lb)
Sold inUnited StatesUnited States

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