Head-to-head
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs 2027 Subaru Outback
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins clearly, 95 to 80.4, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, safety. The Subaru Outback is ahead on space & cargo and price.
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2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5
The 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Ioniq 5 RWD, is EPA-rate…
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A*2027 Subaru Outback
The 2027 Subaru Outback is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Outback AWD, is EPA-rated at 2…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5
Clear winThe Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins clearly, 95 to 80.4, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, safety. The Subaru Outback is ahead on space & cargo and price.
Fuel & range 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 leads by 74.8
Tech & comfort 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 leads by 26.7
Space & cargo 2027 Subaru Outback leads by 25.1
| Category · weight | 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5overall 95 | 2027 Subaru Outbackoverall 80.4 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 93.6 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 25.2 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 91.7 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 74.9 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 92.5 | 92.3 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 73.3 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 95 | 80.4 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Hyundai Ioniq 5: base trim SE Standard Range RWD · Subaru Outback: base trim Base AWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins
- It is rated 115 combined against 27 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,850 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $2,500).
- It lists 36 standard driver-assist features against 24.
Where the 2027 Subaru Outback answers
- It opens up to 80.5 cu ft of cargo against 58.5.
- It holds 34.6 cu ft behind the second row against 26.3.
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
50 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Subaru OutbackBase AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $35,250 | $32,995 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 2,498 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) RWD Standard Range | DOHC 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER; aluminum cylinder block and heads |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 168 hp | 180 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 131 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 115 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 100 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.706 | 4.111 |
| Transmission speeds | 1 | 8 |
| Transmission type | Single-speed Reduction Gear | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 8.7 in |
| Overall height | 63 in | 67.5 in |
| Overall length | 183 in | 192 in |
| Overall width | 74.4 in | 74 in |
| Wheelbase | 118 in | 108 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 58.5 cu-ft | 80.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 26.3 cu-ft | 34.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 133 cu-ft | 112 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.8 in | 41 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.7 in | 40.5 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.7 in | 43 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.4 in | 39.5 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,145 lbs | 3,700 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,145 lbs | 3,700 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,225 lbs | 5,027 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut | MacPherson-type struts, lower L-arms, coil springs, dampers, stabilizer bar, hydraulic engine mounts |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link (5-link) | Double wishbone, coil springs, dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack and pinion, Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | Electric Power Assisted Rack-and-Pinion (Dual Pinion) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.7 ft | 36.5 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 325 mm | 315 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Vehicle Hold | electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm | 300 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | 7 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 235/55R19 | 225/60R18 100H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 18 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Bluelink+ | MySubaru Companion |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 60 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.7 in | 57.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 57.7 in | 57.4 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
176 features · differences first, then sharedSafety56 differ · 58 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Subaru OutbackBase AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection | std | — |
| Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go (steering wheel-mounted) | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Junction Turning Detection | std | — |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | std | — |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | — |
| Airbags (Front - Advanced): Driver (1) / Front passenger (1) | std | — |
| Driver and front passenger side-impact FR (Thorax) (2) | std | — |
| Highway Driving Assist 1 (HDA 1) | std | — |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | std | — |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Curve Control (NSCC) | std | — |
| Rearview Camera | std | — |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | std | — |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning – Forward | std | — |
| Parking Distance Warning – Reverse | std | — |
| Rear side airbags (2) | std | — |
| Safe Exit Assist (SEA) | std | — |
| Adaptive Cruise Control w/Lane Centering | — | std |
| Anti-theft system integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm | std | — |
| Auto Vehicle Hold | — | std |
| Auto Vehicle Shut Down | — | std |
| Automatic Emergency Steering | — | std |
| Blind Spot Warning | — | std |
| Brake Assist | — | std |
| DriverFocus® Driver Monitoring System | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | std | — |
| Electronic Shift Lock System & Ignition Key Interlock – Electronic type | std | — |
| Emergency Lane Keep Assist | — | std |
| Emergency Stop Assist | — | std |
| EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology | — | std |
| Forward Attention Warning (FAW) | std | — |
| High Beam Assist | std | — |
| Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) | std | — |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | std | — |
| Lane Change Assist | — | std |
| Lane Departure & Lane Sway Warning | — | std |
| Lead Vehicle Start Alert | — | std |
| Passenger Airbag ON / OFF Indicator | — | std |
| Pre-Collision Braking, Follow Distance Warning, and Throttle Management | — | std |
| Rear child safety locks (Power-operated) | std | — |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Warning | — | std |
| Rear LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors | std | — |
| Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) (door logic-type) | std | — |
| Rear Radar Detection Sensors | — | std |
| Rear Seat Reminder | — | std |
| Rear-Vision Camera | — | std |
| Regenerative Braking System with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with 4-wheel disc brakes | std | — |
| Reverse Automatic Braking | — | std |
| Seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters (all outboard seating positions) | std | — |
| Seatbelt: Driver's Warning Light & Chime | — | std |
| Steering wheel haptic feedback (for LKA and BCA) | std | — |
| Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) with electronic traction control (TCS) and rollover sensors | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management | std | — |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Individual Tire Indicator and Tire Fill Complete Alert | std | — |
| Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) with electronic traction control (TCS) and rollover sensors | std | std |
| Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) with electronic traction control (TCS) and rollover sensors | std | std |
Infotainment20 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Subaru OutbackBase AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-inch color touchscreen (ccNC) AM/FM/SiriusXM®/HD Radio™ audio system with 6-speakers and onboard Navigation & Traffic flow and incident data via HD Radio (HERE) | std | — |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | std | — |
| Bluetooth® hands-free w/ wireless audio streaming + phonebook transfer | std | — |
| 6-speaker system | — | std |
| AM/FM Stereo HD Radio® | — | std |
| Audio controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode) | std | — |
| Bluelink+ Connected Car System | std | — |
| Bluelink+ Remote Charge Access | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Audio Streaming, Hands-Free Phone Connectivity, SMS Text Messaging | — | std |
| Bluetooth® Multiple Device Connection (up to two devices) | std | — |
| Dynamic Voice Recognition | std | — |
| Hyundai Pay | std | — |
| MySubaru Companion (5-Year Free Trial/Subscription Required After): SOS Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Advanced Automatic Collision Notification, Maintenance Notifications, Diagnostic Alerts, Vehicle Condition Check, Vehicle Health Report, Service Appointment Scheduler, Remote Vehicle Locator, Stolen Vehicle Recovery and Immobilization | — | opt |
| MySubaru Companion+ (Subscription Required): Remote Engine Start w/Remote Climate Controls, Remote Lock, Unlock, Horn and Lights; Curfew, Boundary and Speed Alerts; Valet Mode w/Password Reset, Pin, and Speed Alert; Trip Logs; Driving Journal; MySubaru Personal Assistant | — | opt |
| Over-the-Air (OTA) Controller ECU and Map/Multimedia software update capability | std | — |
| SiriusXM with 360L (4 Month Free Trial / Subscription required after) | — | opt |
| Subaru 12.1-inch Multimedia System | — | std |
| Three 1st row & Two 2nd row USB-C outlets (1x Power/Data & 4x Power) | std | — |
| Voice Activated Controls | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ | — | std |
| Paddle Shift Control | std | std |
Convenience10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Subaru OutbackBase AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Proximity key entry with push button start | std | — |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet | — | std |
| Charge Port – Power open and close | std | — |
| Door Handles: w/ Driver & Front Passenger Door Unlock/Lock Sensor | — | std |
| Illuminated Engine Start / Stop Switch | — | std |
| Keyless Access w/ Push Button Start | — | std |
| Power windows – with driver's auto-down/up | std | — |
| Proximity key entry with push button start (2 keys w/ detachable valet key) | std | — |
| 12-volt outlets – 2 total: 1 front, 1 cargo | std | — |
| Power windows | std | — |
Climate4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Subaru OutbackBase AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin air filter | std | — |
| Dual Automatic Temperature Control w/ Driver Only mode | std | — |
| Heat Pump (AWD-only) | std | — |
| PTC Heater | std | — |
Seating8 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Subaru OutbackBase AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 10-way Power Driver's Seat (includes 2-way Power Lumbar Support) | std | — |
| 60/40 Split Fold-down Manual Sliding Bench Seat w/ Reclining Seatback | std | — |
| 6-way Manual Driver's Seat | — | std |
| 6-way adjustable passenger seat | std | — |
| Rear Seatback 60/40 split | — | std |
| Reclining Seatback | — | std |
| Whiplash Reducing Front Seats | — | std |
| Rear center armrest | std | — |
| Heated Front Seats (All-Weather Package) | std | std |
| 10-way Power Driver's Seat (includes 2-way Power Lumbar Support) | std | std |
| Black Cloth Upholstery | std | std |
Interior13 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Subaru OutbackBase AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Center Dash Panel: Black Tricot Cloth (No Stitch) | — | std |
| Cord Management Clip | — | std |
| Front trunk ("Frunk") LED light | std | — |
| LED Interior Lights | std | — |
| Rear Seatback and Cargo Floor (Carpeted) | — | std |
| Rear Seatback Release Levers | — | std |
| Soft Grip Urethane Steering Wheel | — | std |
| Welcome Lighting | — | std |
| Sunvisors w/ Illumination | std | — |
| Cargo Light | std | — |
| Floor mats – Carpeted | opt | — |
| Sunvisors w/ sliding function | std | — |
| Trip odometer | std | — |
| 12.3-inch full digital instrument display | std | std |
| Rear View Mirror: Day / Night | std | std |
Exterior37 differ · 39 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Subaru OutbackBase AWD |
|---|---|---|
| "Aero" wiper blades | std | — |
| 19 x 7.5J Alloy Wheels | std | — |
| 235/55R19 Tires | std | — |
| Acoustic – Front and rear (Front only on SE) | std | — |
| Active grille shutters (lower front grille) | std | — |
| Door Handles (Flush-type) – Bodycolor / Automatic operation | std | — |
| Door Handles: Body Color | — | std |
| Front 2-speed/variable intermittent windshield wipers | std | — |
| Front Badge: Subaru 6 Star Logo | — | std |
| Front Grille: Black Insert Material w/ Black Accent | — | std |
| Laminated glass – Front and rear (Front only on SE) | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | std | — |
| LED Fog Lights | — | std |
| LED headlights – MFR-type | std | — |
| LED Steering Responsive Headlights w/Automatic High Beams | — | std |
| LED taillights | std | — |
| LED Turn Signal Indicators | std | — |
| Power Mirrors: Black | — | std |
| Privacy Glass – Rear/quarter/back (heated) glass | std | — |
| Rear Badge / Black: OUTBACK | — | std |
| Rear Badge / Black: SYMMETRICAL AWD | — | std |
| Rear Badge: 6 Star Logo | — | std |
| Rear Bumper Trailer Hitch Cover | — | std |
| Rear spoiler – Integrated with LED CHMSL | std | — |
| Rear wiper/washer | std | — |
| Roof antenna, shark-fin – Black | std | — |
| Roof Rail Tie Down Points: Black Finish | — | std |
| Roof Rails: Raised Ladder Type: Black finish w/ Black finish End Mount Accent Covers and Crossbar | — | std |
| Side Cladding Letter Imprint: SYMMETRICAL AWD | — | std |
| Spare Tire – Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | std | — |
| Wheel Arch & Side Cladding: Black | — | std |
| Windshield Wiper De-Icer (All-Weather Package) | — | std |
| Rear window defroster with timer | std | — |
| Solar front glass – Front Door, Windshield | std | — |
| LED Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | std | — |
| Mud Guards Front/Rear | opt | — |
| Rear Roof Spoiler: Body Color w/ Black Edge & End Panels | — | std |
| Heated Power Exterior Mirrors (All-Weather Package) | std | std |
| Sound Insulating Windshield | std | std |
Powertrain11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Subaru OutbackBase AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive | — | std |
| Battery preconditioning function | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select (Eco → Normal → Sport → Snow) | std | — |
| Dual Voltage ICCB charging cable | std | — |
| NACS --> CCS Adapter | std | — |
| Non-traction electrical system – 12-volt | std | — |
| Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | std | — |
| Regenerative brake control paddles | std | — |
| Transmission Type – Shift-by-wire | std | — |
| Ultra-Fast Charger (up to 800V / 350 kW) | std | — |
| X-MODE® Single-Mode System with Hill Descent Control | — | std |
Chassis2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Subaru OutbackBase AWD |
|---|---|---|
| High-Performance Damper (Front and Rear) | std | — |
| Rack and pinion type steering gear / Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) - Power assisted, rack-mounted | std | — |
Cargo5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Subaru OutbackBase AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo net (PIO) | opt | — |
| Cargo tie-down anchors (4) | std | — |
| Sub-floor Cargo Area Storage Cover | — | std |
| Sub-floor Tire Repair Kit | — | std |
| Trailering Package (4-pin trailer prewire) | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHyundai Ioniq 5
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 1 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Exterior Lighting (1)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Subaru Outback
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Hyundai Ioniq 5SE Standard Range RWD | Subaru OutbackBase AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35,250 (base trim) | $32,995 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $35,250 – $49,125 9 trims | $32,995 – $46,595 7 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Ioniq 5 Standard range | Outback AWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 115 | 27 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $650 | $2,500 |
| EV range | 245 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the 2027 Subaru Outback?
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins clearly, 95 to 80.4, on fuel & range, tech & comfort, safety. The Subaru Outback is ahead on space & cargo and price. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 scores 95 and the 2027 Subaru Outback 80.4. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the 2027 Subaru Outback?
The 2027 Subaru Outback starts lower — $32,995 against $35,250, a gap of $2,255 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the 2027 Subaru Outback?
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Subaru Outback: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the 2027 Subaru Outback?
Where the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 wins: it is rated 115 combined against 27 (EPA mpg or MPGe), costs $1,850 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($650 against $2,500), and lists 36 standard driver-assist features against 24. Where the 2027 Subaru Outback answers: it opens up to 80.5 cu ft of cargo against 58.5 and holds 34.6 cu ft behind the second row against 26.3. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.