Compare Subaru Outback vs. Honda Passport

Subaru vehicles are legendary for their off-road abilities with standard symmetrical all-wheel drive and up to 9.5 inches of ground clearance. The Subaru Outback is no exception and includes all the rugged features you need for adventuring or handling tough road conditions. While the Honda Passport offers standard all-wheel drive, you'll pay much more for similar capability and fall short with only 8.1 inches of ground clearance.

Not only does the Subaru Outback give you more capability, but it will also save you more on fuel costs. The EPA rates the Subaru Outback at 26 mpg for city driving and 33 mpg at highway speeds. The Honda Passport will burn more gas with a much lower rating of 19 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway.

Inside, the Subaru Outback bests the Honda Passport with a long list of generous, premium features. The Honda Passport will supply a standard 8-inch touchscreen across even their most expensive models. The Subaru Outback will come with dual 7-inch touchscreens on the base model or a large 11.6-inch touchscreen on all other trim levels. It's not just about size; even a smaller screen size can be a better option if it's easy to use and provides tactile controls for less driver distraction. Unfortunately, the Honda Passport misses the mark with a lack of physical buttons. The Subaru Outback's design not only gives you a dazzling screen with large icons but also offers redundant physical buttons and knobs so you can operate the system more easily and with fewer distractions while driving.