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Find a Midsize SUV Tailored to Your Needs: The 2026 Subaru Outback vs the 2026 Honda CR-V and the 2026 Toyota RAV4

Our experts are eager to help you find a model that keeps you confident wherever you go. The 2026 Subaru Outback is a versatile option that can help you navigate daily drives and weekend adventures in Nashville. We compare the 2026 Outback to other top options, including the 2026 Honda CR-V and the 2026 Toyota RAV4, to help you decide which has what you're looking for.

We look at the cabin, body, and engine of each model. This comparison can save time when shopping for a new SUV by consolidating relevant details in one place. Starting your search elsewhere might mean you need to click through pages to find the information you need to decide on your next vehicle.

You can contact our team whenever you want more information about our new Subaru inventory. We can give you a closer look at our 2026 Outback models for sale in Franklin, TN before scheduling your test drive. Getting into the driver's seat gives you a closer look at the benefits of buying the 2026 Outback instead of the 2026 Honda CR-V or the 2026 Toyota RAV4.

Finding a vehicle you love can be easier when you shop with Darell Waltrip Subaru. We encourage you to see all the benefits of choosing our team when looking for a new SUV.

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2026 Subaru Outback vs 2026 Honda CR-V

  • You can upgrade the 2026 Outback to have a 260-horsepower engine, giving it more than the 2026 Honda CR-V offers.
  • The front seats of the 2026 Subaru Outback will give you more legroom than the 2026 Honda CR-V.
  • Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive is equipped in every 2026 Subaru Outback. You need to upgrade the 2026 Honda CR-V to include all-wheel drive.
  • The 2026 Outback allows you to tow more than the 2026 Honda CR-V.
  • Choosing the 2026 Outback will provide more passenger space than the 2026 CR-V.


  • You'll get more maximum cargo space by choosing the 2026 Outback than the 2026 CR-V.
  • The 2026 Outback includes dual-zone climate control on every trim. The 2026 CR-V needs you to upgrade to include the same system.
  • You won't find LED Steering Responsive Headlights equipped in the 2026 Honda CR-V, but they are standard for the 2026 Subaru Outback.
  • There's a larger infotainment screen equipped in the 2026 Subaru Outback than the 2026 Honda CR-V offers.
  • Carry cargo with roof rails equipped on every 2026 Outback. The 2026 CR-V does not come standard with roof rails.

    • 2026 Subaru Outback vs 2026 Toyota RAV4

    • There are raised roof rails equipped on every 2026 Outback. The 2026 RAV4 is standard with low-profile roof rails.
    • You would need to upgrade the 2026 RAV4 to include all-wheel drive. The 2026 Outback has Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive equipped on every trim.
    • The 2026 RAV4 only has a hybrid powertrain, making 236 combined horsepower. The 2026 Outback can upgrade to a 260-horsepower engine.
    • You can get more ground clearance when you choose the 2026 Outback instead of the 2026 RAV4.
    • Choosing the 2026 Outback will provide more passenger volume than the 2026 RAV4.


  • Both rows of seating give more legroom in the 2026 Subaru Outback than the 2026 Toyota RAV4.
  • The 2026 Outback offers a durable interior with available StarTex® water-repellent upholstery. You can upgrade the 2026 RAV4 to include SofTex®-trimmed seats.
  • You can add more speakers to the 2026 Outback than the 2026 RAV4 offers.
  • A Lineartronic® CVT provides smooth shifts for the 2026 Outback. The 2026 RAV4 has similar benefits from its Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission.
  • Heated front seats in the 2026 Outback are among the standard features, while you need to upgrade the 2026 RAV4 to include heated front seats.