2027 Jeep Wrangler vs 2027 Subaru Outback
The Subaru Outback wins clearly, 93.8 to 84.4, on safety, fuel & range, space & cargo. The Jeep Wrangler is ahead on performance.
2027 Jeep Wrangler
The 2027 Jeep Wrangler is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Wrangler 2dr 4WD, is EPA-rated …
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 Subaru Outback
Clear winThe Subaru Outback wins clearly, 93.8 to 84.4, on safety, fuel & range, space & cargo. The Jeep Wrangler is ahead on performance.
| Category · weight | 2027 Subaru Outbackoverall 93.8 | 2027 Jeep Wrangleroverall 84.4 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 78 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 78.1 | ||||||||||||
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 | 100 | 91 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 65.8 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 93.8 | 84.4 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
Subaru Outback: base trim Base AWD · Jeep Wrangler: base trim Sport 2-door 4WD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Subaru Outback wins
- It lists 24 standard driver-assist features against 3.
- It is rated 27 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $700 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,500 against $3,200).
Where the 2027 Jeep Wrangler answers
- It makes 285 hp against 180.
- It carries 142 hp per ton against 97.3.
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
53 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Subaru OutbackBase AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $32,995 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 2,498 cc | 3,604 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | DOHC 4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER; aluminum cylinder block and heads | 3.6-liter Pentastar 60-degree V-type liquid-cooled |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 285 hp |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 17 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 19 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 23 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.111 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission type | cvt | manual |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 9.7 in |
| Overall height | 67.5 in | 73.6 in |
| Overall length | 192 in | 167 in |
| Overall width | 74 in | 73.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 108 in | 96.8 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 80.5 cu-ft | 72.4 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 34.6 cu-ft | 31.7 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 112 cu-ft | 104 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 4 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 41 in | 40.8 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.5 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | — | 40.3 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 43 in | 41.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.5 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | — | 35.7 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,700 lbs | 4,003 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,700 lbs | 4,003 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,027 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson-type struts, lower L-arms, coil springs, dampers, stabilizer bar, hydraulic engine mounts | Solid axle, link coil, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Double wishbone, coil springs, dampers, stabilizer bar | Solid axle, link coil, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric Power Assisted Rack-and-Pinion (Dual Pinion) | Electro-hydraulic power |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 36.5 ft | 32.7 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 315 mm | 330 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | vented rotor |
| Parking brake type | electronic | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 300 mm | 328 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | solid rotor |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | alloy | steel |
| Wheel width | 7 in | 7.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 225/60R18 100H | P245/75R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 18 gal | 17.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | MySubaru Companion | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 60 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.9 in | 55.8 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 57.4 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 57.7 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
85 features · differences first, then sharedSafety23 differ · 25 listed
| Feature | Subaru OutbackBase AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Cruise Control w/Lane Centering | 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 | — |
| Emergency Lane Keep Assist | std | — |
| Emergency Stop Assist | std | — |
| EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology | std | — |
| Four-wheel Anti-lock Brakes | — | 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 Cross-Traffic Warning | std | — |
| Rear Radar Detection Sensors | std | — |
| Rear Seat Reminder | std | — |
| Rear-Vision Camera | std | — |
| Reverse Automatic Braking | std | — |
| Seatbelt: Driver's Warning Light & Chime | std | — |
| Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) with electronic traction control (TCS) and rollover sensors | std | — |
| All-speed Traction Control | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control | std | std |
Infotainment10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Subaru OutbackBase AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 6-speaker system | std | — |
| AM/FM Stereo HD Radio® | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Audio Streaming, Hands-Free Phone Connectivity, SMS Text Messaging | 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 | — |
| Paddle Shift Control | std | — |
| SiriusXM with 360L (4 Month Free Trial / Subscription required after) | opt | — |
| Subaru 12.1-inch Multimedia System | std | — |
| Voice Activated Controls | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ | std | — |
Convenience4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Subaru OutbackBase AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Volt Power Outlet | 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 | — |
Seating7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Subaru OutbackBase AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Front Seats (All-Weather Package) | std | — |
| 6-way Manual Driver's Seat | std | — |
| 10-way Power Driver's Seat (includes 2-way Power Lumbar Support) | std | — |
| Black Cloth Upholstery | std | — |
| Rear Seatback 60/40 split | std | — |
| Reclining Seatback | std | — |
| Whiplash Reducing Front Seats | std | — |
Interior8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Subaru OutbackBase AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-inch full digital instrument display | std | — |
| Center Dash Panel: Black Tricot Cloth (No Stitch) | std | — |
| Cord Management Clip | std | — |
| Rear Seatback and Cargo Floor (Carpeted) | std | — |
| Rear Seatback Release Levers | std | — |
| Soft Grip Urethane Steering Wheel | std | — |
| Welcome Lighting | std | — |
| Rear View Mirror: Day / Night | std | — |
Exterior20 differ · 20 listed
| Feature | Subaru OutbackBase AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Door Handles: Body Color | std | — |
| Front Badge: Subaru 6 Star Logo | std | — |
| Front Grille: Black Insert Material w/ Black Accent | std | — |
| Heated Power Exterior Mirrors (All-Weather Package) | std | — |
| LED Fog Lights | std | — |
| LED Steering Responsive Headlights w/Automatic High Beams | std | — |
| Low Gloss Black-painted steel wheels, 17 x 7.5 in. | — | std |
| P245/75R17 on/off-road black sidewall tires (Nexen Roadian HTX2) | — | std |
| Power Mirrors: Black | std | — |
| Rear Badge / Black: OUTBACK | std | — |
| Rear Badge / Black: SYMMETRICAL AWD | std | — |
| Rear Badge: 6 Star Logo | std | — |
| Rear Bumper Trailer Hitch Cover | 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 | — |
| Sound Insulating Windshield | std | — |
| Wheel Arch & Side Cladding: Black | std | — |
| Windshield Wiper De-Icer (All-Weather Package) | std | — |
| Rear Roof Spoiler: Body Color w/ Black Edge & End Panels | std | — |
Powertrain7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Subaru OutbackBase AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive | std | — |
| 3.6-Liter Pentastar V-6 Engine (285 hp) | — | std |
| 850RE Automatic Eight-Speed Overdrive Transmission | — | std |
| D478 Manual Six-Speed with Overdrive Transmission | — | std |
| Engine Stop-Start (ESS) | — | std |
| NV241 Command-Trac Transfer Case (part-time, 2.72:1 low range) | — | std |
| X-MODE® Single-Mode System with Hill Descent Control | std | — |
Chassis2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Subaru OutbackBase AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Electro-hydraulic power steering | — | std |
| High-pressure gas-charged monotube shock absorbers | — | std |
Cargo2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Subaru OutbackBase AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Sub-floor Cargo Area Storage Cover | std | — |
| Sub-floor Tire Repair Kit | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPSubaru Outback
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Jeep Wrangler
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Subaru OutbackBase AWD | Jeep WranglerSport 2-door 4WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $32,995 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $32,995 – $46,595 7 trims | — 11 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Outback AWD | Wrangler 2dr 4WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 27 | 21 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,500 | $3,200 |
| EV range | — | — |
| 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 Subaru Outback or the 2027 Jeep Wrangler?
The Subaru Outback wins clearly, 93.8 to 84.4, on safety, fuel & range, space & cargo. The Jeep Wrangler is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Subaru Outback scores 93.8 and the 2027 Jeep Wrangler 84.4. 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 Subaru Outback or the 2027 Jeep Wrangler?
2027 Subaru Outback: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Jeep Wrangler: 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 Subaru Outback and the 2027 Jeep Wrangler?
Where the 2027 Subaru Outback wins: it lists 24 standard driver-assist features against 3, is rated 27 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $700 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,500 against $3,200). Where the 2027 Jeep Wrangler answers: it makes 285 hp against 180 and carries 142 hp per ton against 97.3. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.