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2019 Honda CR-V AWD vs 2019 Subaru Outback AWD

The 2019 Honda CR-V AWD uses less fuel: 8.1 against 10.7 l/100km, about 24% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2019 Honda CR-V AWD costs about $2,307 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2019 Subaru Outback AWD has fewer NHTSA recalls (3 against 8). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

Level on the measurable figures compared below. 15 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2019 Honda CR-V AWD8.1 l/100km
2019 Subaru Outback AWD10.7 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2019 Honda CR-V AWD187.7 g/km
2019 Subaru Outback AWD247.3 g/km
Kerb weight
2019 Honda CR-V AWD1,559 kg
2019 Subaru Outback AWD1,744 kg
NHTSA recalls
2019 Honda CR-V AWD8
2019 Subaru Outback AWD3
Owner complaints
2019 Honda CR-V AWD1,099
2019 Subaru Outback AWD1,034
NCAP overall rating
2019 Honda CR-V AWD5
2019 Subaru Outback AWD5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2019 Honda CR-V AWD2019 Subaru Outback AWD
CO2187.7 g/km247.3 g/km
Combined8.1 l/100km10.7 l/100km
Complaints1,0991,034
Recall campaigns83
Cylinders46
Displacement2,400 cc3,600 cc
DriveAll-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3ULEV70L3ULEV125
Extra-urban7.1 l/100km8.7 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears11
Kerb weight1,559 kg1,744 kg
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Automatic (AV-S6)
Urban8.7 l/100km11.8 l/100km

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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