Honda Fit vs. Subaru Outback
When we compare the Honda Fit's and the Subaru Outback's specifications and ratings, the Honda Fit has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and overall quality score. The Subaru Outback has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda Fit's and the Subaru Outback's specifications and ratings, the Honda Fit is a better car than the Subaru Outback.
Honda Fit vs. Subaru Outback Pricing
A used 2020 Honda Fit ranges from $17,163 to $24,000 while a used 2020 Subaru Outback is priced between $23,887 to $33,799.
Honda Fit vs. Subaru Outback Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Fit loses 29.8 percent of its value and the Subaru Outback loses 39.5 percent of its value. This means the Honda Fit retains 9.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Subaru Outback.
Honda Fit vs. Subaru Outback Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Fit is 9.3 out of 10 while the Subaru Outback's quality rating is 8.9 out of 10. This results in the Honda Fit being ranked 1 out of 28 Best Hatchbacks and the Subaru Outback being ranked 4 out of 66 Best Crossover SUVs.
Honda Fit vs. Subaru Outback Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Fit is 8.6 out of 10. For the Subaru Outback the reliability rating is 8.8 out of 10. This gives the Subaru Outback a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Honda Fit.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Honda Fit’s base engine makes 130 horsepower, and the Subaru Outback base engine makes 182 horsepower. The Fit is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 382 miles. The Outback is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 611 miles.This gives the Honda Fit the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Subaru Outback the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Subaru Outback, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Honda Fit and the Subaru Outback have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
17163 - 24000
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.298152
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
23887 - 33799
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.395466
Honda Fit Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.257759 / 10
Reliability:
8.573278 / 10
Retained Value:
9.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Subaru Outback Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.933592 / 10
Reliability:
8.800776 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Honda Fit Rankings
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1 out of / 43Ranking
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9 out of / 43Ranking
9 out of / 28Ranking
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32 out of / 43Subaru Outback Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 66Ranking
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30 out of / 56Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Honda Fit Trim Levels
EX, EX-L, LX, Sport
Subaru Outback Trim Levels
Base, Limited, Limited XT, Onyx Edition XT, Premium, Touring, Touring XT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 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):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
130 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
114 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
182 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
178 foot-lbs @ 3700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
29 / 36 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
307 / 382 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 33 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
481 / 611 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple Car Play:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.6 inches
Cargo Space:
16.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
52.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
112.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Cargo Space:
32.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
75.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
141.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2522 lbs
Width:
67 inches
Height:
60 inches
Length:
161.4 inches
Wheelbase:
99.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3634 lbs
Width:
82 inches
Height:
66.1 inches
Length:
191.3 inches
Wheelbase:
108.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
185/60R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/65R17