2024 Dodge Hornet vs. 2025 Subaru Outback Review

Picture of the 2024 Dodge Hornet

2024 Dodge
Hornet

MSRP*: $31,400 to $46,400
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Picture of the 2025 Subaru Outback

2025 Subaru
Outback

MSRP*: $28,895 to $42,795
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MPG - City 21 MPG 21 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 MPG 26 - 32 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 75.6 ft3
Engine
  • 268-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 288-hp, 1.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 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 268 - 288 hp 182 - 260 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 2,700 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 178.0 in 191.3 - 191.9 in
Exterior Width 82.0 in 74.2 - 74.6 in
Leg Room Info not available Front 42.8 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Info not available 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

Convenience
With the Subaru Outback, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Dodge Hornet, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Dodge Hornet will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Subaru Outback.

Dimensions
Since the Dodge Hornet is much wider than the Subaru Outback, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Dodge Hornet, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Subaru Outback.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Subaru Outback is clearly the choice over the Dodge Hornet for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Dodge Hornet greatly out-muscles the Subaru Outback.

Powertrain
The Dodge Hornet 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 Dodge Hornet and the Subaru Outback.