Ford Bronco Sport vs Subaru Outback
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Subaru Outback
Overview
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Subaru OutbackPremium |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Big Bend | Premium |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Subaru OutbackPremium |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31,845 (best) | $34,995 |
| Lowest listing price | $16,097 | $7,995 (best) |
| Median listing price | $33,524 (best) | $42,338 |
| Highest listing price | $44,529 (best) | $53,175 |
| For sale now | 437 (best) | 154 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Subaru OutbackPremium |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 27 MPG | 28 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 25 MPG | 26 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 30 MPG | 32 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 16 gal | 18 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Subaru OutbackPremium |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 181 hp (best) | 180 hp |
| Torque | 190 lb-ft (best) | 178 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 1.5 L | 2.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I3 | flat 4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Subaru OutbackPremium |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 65.2 cu ft | 80.5 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 2,000 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | — | 3,741 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 8.7 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 108.1 in (best) |
| Length | 172.7 in | 191.7 in (best) |
| Width | 74.3 in (best) | 74 in |
| Height | 70.2 in (best) | 67.5 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Subaru OutbackPremium |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | Not Rated |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 4 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ford Bronco Sport | Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Bend $31,845 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Premium $34,995 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Heritage $34,145 MSRP | Limited $41,715 MSRP |
| 3 | Outer Banks $36,945 MSRP | Limited XT $44,365 MSRP |
| 4 | Badlands $40,265 MSRP | Wilderness $44,995 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Touring $45,395 MSRP |
| 6 | — | Touring XT $47,995 MSRP |
Live inventory
Ford Bronco Sport437 for sale
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Used2023 Ford Bronco Sport
Big Bend
Oxford White•Ebony82,101 mi$19,995Seelye Select on 9th
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New2026 Ford Bronco Sport
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Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat•Medium Light Smoked Truffle3,075 mi$30,925J.C. Lewis Ford Pooler
Pooler, GA
Certified2021 Ford Bronco Sport
Base
Silver Metallic•Ebony21,816 mi$23,297Greensboro Auto Center
Greensboro, NC
Used2023 Ford Bronco Sport
Outer Banks
Blue Metallic•Ebony/Roast32,019 mi$26,699Matt Bowers Chevrolet Slidell
Slidell, LA
New2026 Ford Bronco Sport
Outer Banks
Shadow Black•Ebony/Roast11 mi$35,198Dan Cummins Ford Lincoln
Nicholasville, KY
New2026 Ford Bronco Sport
Big Bend
Oxford White6 mi$29,090Malloy Ford Alexandria
Lincolnia, VA
Subaru Outback154 for sale
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Used2013 Subaru Outback
2.5i
Satin White Pearl•Saddle Brown146,791 mi$8,990Drive Appeal
Eden Prairie, MN
Used2024 Subaru Outback
Limited XT
Crystal White Pearl•Warm Ivory13,467 mi$30,686Classic Kia Smithfield
Smithfield, NC
Used2023 Subaru Outback
Limited XT
Autumn Green Metallic•Warm Ivory74,887 mi$24,386Classic Kia Smithfield
Smithfield, NC
Used2025 Subaru Outback
Premium
White•Black2,572 mi$30,096Kia on Atlantic
Jacksonville, FL
Used2024 Subaru Outback
Wilderness
Crystal Black Silica•gray35,213 mi$31,531Fred Anderson Toyota of Charleston
Charleston, SC
Used2016 Subaru Outback
2.5i
Ice Silver Metallic•Black85,540 mi$15,531Fred Anderson Toyota of Charleston
Charleston, SC
Ford Bronco Sport vs Subaru Outback FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Subaru Outback?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Ford Bronco Sport vs 2026 Subaru Outback on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Subaru Outback?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport starts lower at $31,845. Live Ford Bronco Sport listings start at $16,097. Live Subaru Outback listings start at $7,995.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Subaru Outback?
- The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (31,845).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Subaru Outback?
- The 2026 Subaru Outback leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (28).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Subaru Outback?
- The 2026 Subaru Outback leads on horsepower in this comparison (260).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Subaru Outback?
- The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (2,200).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Ford Bronco Sport vs 2026 Subaru Outback?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford Bronco Sport (5/5 NHTSA overall); Subaru Outback (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).