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2027 Subaru Outback vs 2027 Volvo XC60

The Subaru Outback wins clearly, 100 to 92.8, on fuel & range.

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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…

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2027 Volvo XC60

The 2027 Volvo XC60 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid compact SUV. The most efficient version, the XC60 B5 AWD, is EPA-rated at 26 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no re…

Verdict · default weights

2027 Subaru Outback

Clear win

The Subaru Outback wins clearly, 100 to 92.8, on fuel & range.

Fuel & range2027 Subaru Outback leads by 16.8
Category · weight2027 Volvo XC60overall 92.82027 Subaru Outbackoverall 100
Pricew 4no datano data
Fuel & rangew 383.2100
Safetyw 4100100
Space & cargow 2no datano data
Performancew 2no datano data
Tech & comfortw 3no datano data
Warrantyw 2no datano data
Overall92.8100

Volvo XC60: model-level data · Subaru Outback: model-level data. 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.
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Specifications side by side

Trim-level specs appear here once the manufacturer's press kit is on file for both vehicles. EPA and NHTSA data are compared above.
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Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

Volvo XC60

Safety Signal100 A
NHTSA overall
Frontal / side / rollover— / — / —
Recalls0
Owner complaints

Top recalls

No recalls on file.

Subaru Outback

Safety Signal100 A
NHTSA overall
Frontal / side / rollover— / — / —
Recalls0
Owner complaints

Top recalls

No recalls on file.

Ownership

EPA, manufacturer warranty
Volvo XC60Subaru Outback
Price
Price range across trims
PowertrainsHEVGAS
EPA configuration comparedXC60 B5 AWDOutback AWD
Combined mpg / MPGe2627
EPA annual fuel cost$3,000$2,300
EV range
Basic warranty
Powertrain warranty
Roadside assistance

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which is better, the 2027 Volvo XC60 or the 2027 Subaru Outback?

The Subaru Outback wins clearly, 100 to 92.8, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Subaru Outback scores 100 and the 2027 Volvo XC60 92.8. 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 Volvo XC60 or the 2027 Subaru Outback?

2027 Volvo XC60: 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.