Honda Accord vs. Subaru Outback
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord and the Subaru Outback.
When we compare the Honda Accord's and the Subaru Outback's specifications and ratings, the Honda Accord has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Subaru Outback has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda Accord's and the Subaru Outback's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2007 Honda Accord ranges from $3,994 to $10,995 while a used 2007 Subaru Outback is priced between $3,800 to $11,048.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Accord’s base engine makes 166 horsepower, and the Subaru Outback base engine makes 175 horsepower. The Accord is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 530 miles. The Outback is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 413 miles. This gives the Honda Accord the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Subaru Outback. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Accord has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Subaru Outback has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Honda Accord has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$19,220
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
$19,261
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$16,955 - $23,820
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$26,395
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$7,207
Price Range:
$3,994 - $10,995
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
$6,072
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$5,225 - $7,583
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
258
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
162,442
# Good or Great Deals:
61
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$6,659
Price Range:
$3,800 - $11,048
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
29
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
145,632
# Good or Great Deals:
13
Honda Accord Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.3 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Subaru Outback Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Accord
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:
13.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
4.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
2.5 - 13.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
10.3
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Honda Accord Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
10 out of / 13Subaru Outback Rankings
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan, SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Honda Accord Trim Levels
Not yet available
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:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
166 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
160 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 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:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 31 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
393 / 530 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
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
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
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
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:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
14 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.7 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:
3124 lbs
Width:
71.6 inches
Height:
57.2 inches
Length:
191.1 inches
Wheelbase:
107.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
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:
15.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Desert Mist Metallic
Blue
Royal Blue Pearl
Silver
Alabaster Silver Metallic
White
Taffeta White
Black
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Champagne Gold Opal
Blue
Newport Blue Pearl
Silver
Brilliant Silver Metallic
White
Satin White Pearl
Black
Obsidian Black Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
White
Ivory
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Off Black
White
Not available
Beige
Taupe
