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Ford Bronco Sport vs Subaru Outback

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2026 Ford Bronco Sport

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2026 Subaru Outback

Overview

SpecFord Bronco SportBig BendSubaru OutbackPremium
Selected trimBig BendPremium
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission8-speed shiftable automaticcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262026

Pricing & market

SpecFord Bronco SportBig BendSubaru 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 now437 (best)154

Fuel economy & range

SpecFord Bronco SportBig BendSubaru OutbackPremium
Combined MPG27 MPG28 MPG (best)
City MPG25 MPG26 MPG (best)
Highway MPG30 MPG32 MPG (best)
Fuel tank16 gal18 gal (best)

Performance

SpecFord Bronco SportBig BendSubaru OutbackPremium
Horsepower181 hp (best)180 hp
Torque190 lb-ft (best)178 lb-ft
Engine size1.5 L2.5 L (best)
CylindersI3flat 4

Size & capability

SpecFord Bronco SportBig BendSubaru OutbackPremium
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume65.2 cu ft80.5 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity2,000 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,741 lbs (best)
Ground clearance7.8 in8.7 in (best)
Wheelbase105.1 in108.1 in (best)
Length172.7 in191.7 in (best)
Width74.3 in (best)74 in
Height70.2 in (best)67.5 in

Safety & recalls

SpecFord Bronco SportBig BendSubaru OutbackPremium
NHTSA overall5 / 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 pole5 / 5 ★ (best)Not Rated
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)Not Rated
Open recalls (YMM scope)4None 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.

TrimFord Bronco SportSubaru 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 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).