2027 Kia Niro vs 2027 Subaru Outback
The Kia Niro wins clearly, 100 to 80.4, on fuel & range.
2027 Kia Niro
The 2027 Kia Niro is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid compact SUV. The most efficient version, the Niro, is EPA-rated at 50 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no recall camp…
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 Kia Niro
Clear winThe Kia Niro wins clearly, 100 to 80.4, on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Kia Nirooverall 100 | 2027 Subaru Outbackoverall 80.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 54.2 |
| 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 | 80.4 |
Kia Niro: 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, NCAPKia Niro
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Subaru Outback
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia Niro | Subaru Outback | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | HEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Niro | Outback AWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 50 | 27 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,250 | $2,300 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Kia Niro or the 2027 Subaru Outback?
The Kia Niro wins clearly, 100 to 80.4, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Niro scores 100 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 has the better safety record, the 2027 Kia Niro or the 2027 Subaru Outback?
2027 Kia Niro: 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.