2025 Hyundai Kona vs. 2025 Subaru Outback Review

Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Kona

2025 Hyundai
Kona

MSRP*: $24,550 to $33,600
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2025 Subaru
Outback

MSRP*: $29,010 to $42,910
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MPG - City 24 - 29 MPG 21 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 - 35 MPG 26 - 32 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.7 ft3 75.6 ft3
Engine
  • 147-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 190-hp, 1.6-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 Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 147 - 190 hp 182 - 260 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,700 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 171.3 - 172.6 in 191.3 - 191.9 in
Exterior Width 71.9 in 74.2 - 74.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 42.8 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 38.3 - 39.9 in
Rear 38.3 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 Hyundai Kona, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Hyundai Kona and the Subaru Outback.

Convenience
With the Subaru Outback, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Hyundai Kona, 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). Clearly, the Hyundai Kona is a better financial choice over the Subaru Outback, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Kona is much slimmer than the Subaru Outback, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Hyundai Kona, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Subaru Outback.

Handling
The Hyundai Kona has a smaller turning radius than the Subaru Outback, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Kona has a lot less horsepower than the Subaru Outback.

Powertrain
The Hyundai Kona has much lower torque than the Subaru Outback, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Hyundai Kona and the Subaru Outback. The Hyundai Kona has less cargo space than the Subaru Outback, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.