Acura TSX vs. Subaru Outback
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Acura TSX and Subaru Outback contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Acura TSX and the Subaru Outback.
When comparing the Acura TSX's and the Subaru Outback's specifications and ratings, the Acura TSX has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. The Subaru Outback has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Acura TSX's and the Subaru Outback's specifications and ratings, the Acura TSX is a better car than the Subaru Outback.
Pricing: A used 2007 Acura TSX ranges from $4,562 to $12,542 while a used 2007 Subaru Outback is priced between $3,800 to $11,048.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Acura TSX’s base engine makes 205 horsepower, and the Subaru Outback base engine makes 175 horsepower. The TSX is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 479 miles. The Outback is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 413 miles. This gives the Acura TSX the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Subaru Outback. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Acura TSX has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Subaru Outback has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear shoulder room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
28760
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
34653
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
28760 - 48220
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
26395
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
8281
Price Range:
4562 - 12542
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
8343
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
6052 - 11654
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
10
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
163256
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
6659
Price Range:
3800 - 11048
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
32
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
151406
# Good or Great Deals:
14
Acura TSX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Subaru Outback Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Acura TSX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Subaru Outback
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.7559371000173463
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
5.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.2 - 37.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
10.301575898950162
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Acura TSX Rankings
Not yet available
Subaru Outback Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan, SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Acura TSX Trim Levels
Base, w/Navi
Subaru Outback Trim Levels
2.5i Limited, 3.0 R L.L.Bean Edition, 2.5 XT Limited, 2.5i, 2.5i Basic, 2.5i L.L.Bean Edition, 2.5i Ltd L.L.Bean Edition
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
205 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque:
164 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
175 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
169 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
342 / 479 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
318 / 413 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.5 inches
Cargo Space:
13.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
91.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.7 inches
Cargo Space:
11.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
90.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3345 lbs
Width:
69.4 inches
Height:
57.3 inches
Length:
183.5 inches
Wheelbase:
105.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3370 lbs
Width:
69.7 inches
Height:
59.1 inches
Length:
186.2 inches
Wheelbase:
105.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Black
Nighthawk Black Pearl
Blue
Arctic Blue Pearl / Royal Blue Pearl
Gray
Carbon Gray Pearl / Glacier Blue Metallic
Green
Deep Green Pearl
Red
Milano Red
Silver
Alabaster Silver Metallic
White
Premium White Pearl
Beige
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Obsidian Black Pearl
Blue
Newport Blue Pearl
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Brilliant Silver Metallic
White
Satin White Pearl
Beige
Champagne Gold Opal
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Ebony
Gray
Quartz
Interior Colors
Beige
Taupe
Black
Not available
Gray
Off Black
