Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5, Honda CR-V, Ford Escape

Are you looking for a versatile, reliable and comfortable new crossover SUV? At Budd Baer Subaru, we strive to make the vehicle shopping experience as easy and enjoyable as possible. Whether you're looking for a new crossover SUV for the family or one to fit your active outdoor lifestyle, the Subaru Outback remains the optimal option for any lifestyle. The Outback is designed to provide you with greater freedom, allowing you to fit everyone and everything and take it all on any adventure on or off the beaten path.

With state of the art technology and safety features offered in every model and sophisticated comfort throughout, the new Subaru Outback is a fitting option for anyone that wants to get the most out of their next vehicle. We know that you have many options to choose from when looking for a new crossover SUV. That's why we're going to compare the new 2020 Subaru Outback to competitors like the Mazda CX-5, Honda CR-V and Ford Escape, giving you a side by side look as to why the new Outback is the right option for you.

Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5

• When the weather gets bad, the new Subaru Outback lets you drive with confidence thanks to standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive on every model. The new Mazda CX-5 comes with standard front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive equipped models asking a higher price.
• The new Outback offers more cargo space than the Mazda CX-5 does, offering 35.5 cubic feet of space behind the second-row and up to 73.3 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded flat. The Mazda CX-5 falls slightly short with 30.9 cubic feet of storage space and up to 59.6 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded flat.
• Every new Outback model comes with a Starlink multimedia system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, allowing you to stay connected and in control wherever you go. The new Mazda CX-5 also offers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but they don't come standard.

Subaru Outback vs. Honda CR-V

• The new Subaru Outback allows you to drive with complete confidence thanks to standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive on every model. The Honda CR-V, on the other hand, comes with standard front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive equipped models will cost you more.
• Both the Outback and CR-V offer a multimedia system, but only the Outback offers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on every model. The CR-V, while it does offer both features, doesn't offer them standard.
• Every new Subaru Outback model comes with an Eyesight Driver Assist Technology system, offering pre-collision braking, lane keep assist and adaptive cruise control standard. The CR-V also offers a suite of comparable features, but they don't come standard.

Subaru Outback vs. Ford Escape

• Under the hood, the new Outback comes equipped with a standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 182-horsepower, while the Escape comes with a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine with 179-horsepower.
• The Outback is far more spacious than the Escape is. The Outback offers 108.1 cubic feet of passenger volume, compared to 98.7 cubic feet of cargo space in the new Escape.
• All Subaru Outback models come with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Both features are available on the Escape as well, but they don't come standard.

Test Drive a New Subaru Outback Model in Washington, PA

If you want to learn more about the new lineup of 2020 Outback SUV models, we invite you to schedule a test drive at our Pennsylvania Subaru dealership. With so many options to choose from, we're sure that we can help you drive home in the Subaru Outback SUV that fits your lifestyle. Our Subaru dealership is only a short drive from the Pittsburgh, Canonsburg, McMurray, and Waynesburg areas.