Page Loading

Subaru Baja vs. Subaru Outback

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Subaru Baja 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 Subaru Baja and the Subaru Outback.

When we compare the Subaru Baja's and the Subaru Outback's specifications and ratings, 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. The Subaru Baja and Subaru Outback have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Subaru Baja's and the Subaru Outback's specifications and ratings, the Subaru Outback is a better car than the Subaru Baja.

Pricing: A used 2006 Subaru Baja ranges from $6,009 to $19,425 while a used 2006 Subaru Outback is priced between $2,995 to $9,243.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Subaru Baja’s base engine makes 165 horsepower, and the Subaru Outback base engine makes 175 horsepower. Both the Baja and the Outback are rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 416 miles. Both models use gasoline.

Safety Ratings: The Subaru Outback has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

See More See Less
Model & Pricing
Subaru Baja
Subaru Outback

2006 Subaru Baja
Change Vehicle
Vehicle Image
Subaru Baja for Sale

2006 Subaru Outback Suv
Change Vehicle
Vehicle Image
Subaru Outback for Sale

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

23120

Category Avg Starting MSRP:

N/A

Category Starting MSRP Range:

N/A

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

25420

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)

20684

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)

16495 - 25420

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

11134

Price Range:

6009 - 19425

Category Avg Price:

N/A

Category Avg Price Range:

N/A

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

14

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

148218

# Good or Great Deals:

5

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

5715

Price Range:

2995 - 9243

Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)

5935

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)

5009 - 7416

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

33

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

162981

# Good or Great Deals:

8

Subaru Baja Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available

Subaru Outback Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.3 / 10

Reliability:

7.8 / 10

Retained Value:

8.2 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Subaru Baja

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:

10.044788474481958

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

8.04762862968214

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

3.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)

0.9 - 15.3

Subaru Baja Rankings

Not yet available

Subaru Outback Rankings

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

1 / 67

Best Off-road Small SUVs

1 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Towing

2 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 19

Small SUVs with the Most Horsepower

2 / 19

Most Comfortable Small SUVs

4 / 19

Most Reliable Small SUVs Under $30k

4 / 13

Most Reliable Small SUVs

5 / 19

Best Small SUVs Under $30k

5 / 13

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

6 / 20

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $30k

6 / 20

Best Family Small SUVs

6 / 19

Best Small SUVs

6 / 19

Small SUVs with Best Resale Value

6 / 19

Best Small SUVs for Teens

6 / 7

Best Small SUVs for Tall People

7 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for Teens

7 / 9

Best Gas Mileage Small SUVs

9 / 19

Best Small SUVs for the Money

9 / 18

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

10 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs

11 / 67

Best Family Crossover SUVs

11 / 67

Small SUVs with the Most Legroom

12 / 19

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

14 / 56

Most Affordable Small SUVs

15 / 18

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

17 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

17 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

18 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

18 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

19 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

23 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

26 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

26 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

27 / 56

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

28 / 67

Available Body Styles

Pickup Truck

Available Body Styles

Sedan, SUV

Available Cab Types

Crew Cab

Available Cab Types

Not applicable

Available Bed Length(s)

41.5 inches

Available Bed Length(s)

Not applicable

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Subaru Baja Trim Levels

Sport, Turbo

Subaru Outback Trim Levels

Not yet available

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):

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):

5 out of 5 Stars

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:

165 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque:

166 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.046 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

2400 lbs

Max Payload:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

175 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

169 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.053 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

2700 lbs

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Flat/Horizontally Opposed

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


20 / 26 / 22

Range (city/hwy):

320 / 416 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Flat/Horizontally Opposed

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


20 / 26 / 22

Range (city/hwy):

320 / 416 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Quad Seats:

Standard

Roof Rack:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Bench Seats:

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

Navigation System:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Voice Recognition:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

N/A

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Available

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Seats

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Bench Seats:

Standard

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

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Voice Recognition:

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:

38.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

43.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

53.9 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.3 inches

Rear Leg Room:

33.5 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53.6 inches

Cargo Space:

Not yet available

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

Not yet available

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.5 inches

Front Leg Room:

44.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

54.4 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

33.9 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53.7 inches

Cargo Space:

33.5 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

66.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

130.5 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3610 lbs

Width:

70.1 inches

Height:

65.1 inches

Length:

193.3 inches

Wheelbase:

104.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.4 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3310 lbs

Width:

69.7 inches

Height:

61.6 inches

Length:

188.7 inches

Wheelbase:

105.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.4 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P225/60R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

Not yet available

Wheel Type:

Not yet available

Tire Size:

Not yet available

Exterior Colors

Black

Obsidian Black Pearl

Blue

Atlantic Blue Pearl

Silver

Brilliant Silver Metallic

Beige

Not available

Green

Not available

White

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Obsidian Black Pearl

Blue

Atlantic Blue Pearl

Silver

Brilliant Silver Metallic/Granite Gray Opal

Beige

Champagne Gold Opal

Green

Willow Green Opal/Moss Green Metallic

White

Satin White Pearl

Popular Outback Model Year Comparisons

Related Car Comparisons

Popular Outback Trim Comparisons

Popular Car Comparisons