2027 Kia Seltos vs 2027 Subaru Outback
The Kia Seltos edges it, 100 to 96.1, on fuel & range.
2027 Kia Seltos
The 2027 Kia Seltos is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Seltos FWD, is EPA-rated at 30 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 Kia Seltos
Slight edgeThe Kia Seltos edges it, 100 to 96.1, on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2027 Kia Seltosoverall 100 | 2027 Subaru Outbackoverall 96.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 90.9 |
| 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 | 96.1 |
Kia Seltos: 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 Seltos
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Subaru Outback
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Kia Seltos | Subaru Outback | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Seltos FWD | Outback AWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 30 | 27 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,100 | $2,300 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Kia Seltos or the 2027 Subaru Outback?
The Kia Seltos edges it, 100 to 96.1, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Kia Seltos scores 100 and the 2027 Subaru Outback 96.1. 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 Seltos or the 2027 Subaru Outback?
2027 Kia Seltos: 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.