2027 Hyundai Kona vs 2027 Subaru Outback
The Hyundai Kona edges it, 100 to 94.4, on fuel & range.
2027 Hyundai Kona
The 2027 Hyundai Kona is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Kona FWD, is EPA-rated at 31 mpg…
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…
2027 Hyundai Kona
Slight edgeThe Hyundai Kona edges it, 100 to 94.4, on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Hyundai Konaoverall 100 | 2027 Subaru Outbackoverall 94.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 87 |
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 100 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 100 | 94.4 |
Hyundai Kona: model-level data · Subaru Outback: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHyundai Kona
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Subaru Outback
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Hyundai Kona | Subaru Outback | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Kona FWD | Outback AWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 31 | 27 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,000 | $2,300 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Hyundai Kona or the 2027 Subaru Outback?
The Hyundai Kona edges it, 100 to 94.4, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Hyundai Kona scores 100 and the 2027 Subaru Outback 94.4. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Hyundai Kona or the 2027 Subaru Outback?
2027 Hyundai Kona: 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.