Comparisons · 2019

2019 Honda Pilot AWD vs 2019 Subaru Outback AWD

The 2019 Subaru Outback AWD uses less fuel: 10.7 against 11.2 l/100km, about 4% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2019 Subaru Outback AWD costs about $444 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2019 Subaru Outback AWD has fewer NHTSA recalls (3 against 13). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2019 Subaru Outback AWD leads on 3 of 4 measurable figures. 15 specifications compared.

Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2019 Honda Pilot AWD11.2 l/100km
2019 Subaru Outback AWD10.7 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2019 Honda Pilot AWD261.6 g/km
2019 Subaru Outback AWD247.3 g/km
Kerb weight
2019 Honda Pilot AWD1,983.1 kg
2019 Subaru Outback AWD1,744 kg
NHTSA recalls
2019 Honda Pilot AWD13
2019 Subaru Outback AWD3
Owner complaints
2019 Honda Pilot AWD904
2019 Subaru Outback AWD1,034
NCAP overall rating
2019 Honda Pilot AWD5
2019 Subaru Outback AWD5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2019 Honda Pilot AWD2019 Subaru Outback AWD
CO2261.6 g/km247.3 g/km
Combined11.2 l/100km10.7 l/100km
Complaints9041,034
Recall campaigns133
Cylinders66
Displacement3,500 cc3,600 cc
DriveAll-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3ULEV125L3ULEV125
Extra-urban9.1 l/100km8.7 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears91
Kerb weight1,983.1 kg1,744 kg
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spdAutomatic (AV-S6)
Urban13.1 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.