2024 Audi Q3 vs. 2025 Subaru Outback Review

Picture of the 2024 Audi Q3

2024 Audi
Q3

MSRP*: $37,400 to $39,800
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2025 Subaru
Outback

MSRP*: $28,895 to $42,795
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MPG - City 20 - 22 MPG 21 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 26 - 32 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 48.0 ft3 75.6 ft3
Engine
  • 184-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 228-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 260-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 184 - 228 hp 182 - 260 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,700 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 176.6 in 191.3 - 191.9 in
Exterior Width 72.8 in 74.2 - 74.6 in
Leg Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Front 42.8 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 39.6 in
Rear 37.6 in
Front 39.1 - 40.1 in
Rear 39.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Subaru Outback than in the Audi Q3, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Subaru Outback will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Audi Q3.

Convenience
With the Subaru Outback, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Audi Q3, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Audi Q3 or the Subaru Outback, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Audi Q3 is a little narrower than the Subaru Outback, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. If you go with the Audi Q3, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Subaru Outback.

Handling
The Audi Q3 has a larger turning radius than the Subaru Outback, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Audi Q3 and the Subaru Outback.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Audi Q3 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Subaru Outback.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Audi Q3 and the Subaru Outback. The Audi Q3 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Subaru Outback.