Subaru Outback vs BMW X3
Overview | |
MSRP$34,995 | MSRP$51,300 |
Listings9486 | Listings9334 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
| Pros
Cons
|
Reviews SummaryThe redesigned 2026 Subaru Outback may look like an SUV, but it retains all the advantages of its wagon predecessors. It's as impressive off-road as it is comfortable on pavement, while numerous feature enhancements are clear indications that Subaru pays close attention to how its customers use their vehicles. Verdict: In terms of price, performance, and practicality, we found no notable flaws with the redesigned Outback, making it a top choice for adventure-bound shoppers. | |
Reviews SummaryBMW offers the 2026 X3 in two flavors: 30 xDrive and M50. The latter is tuned for performance, but the base X3 30 xDrive is so good that you might be happy trading the M50’s outright speed and sheer capability for significant savings. BMW redesigned this compact luxury crossover in 2025, and the only tweaks for 2026 make the base model look and feel a little more upscale inside. Verdict: For this review, we evaluated the BMW X3 M50. It was terrific, but with a sticker price more than $15,000 higher than the rewarding X3 30 xDrive, it’s hard to justify the extra money. | |
No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 180 hp H4 | Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower180 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 4700 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 180 hp H4 | Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower180 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower255 hp @ 4700 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemOptional |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space34.6 cu ft | Cargo Space31.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3741 lbs | Curb Weight4176 lbs |
Height67.5 in | Height65.4 in |
Length191.7 in | Length187.2 in |
Width82.9 in | Width83.9 in |
Wheelbase108.1 in | Wheelbase112.8 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1107 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2700 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity4001 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $34,995 | $51,300 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
| Pros
Cons
|
Summary | The redesigned 2026 Subaru Outback may look like an SUV, but it retains all the advantages of its wagon predecessors. It's as impressive off-road as it is comfortable on pavement, while numerous feature enhancements are clear indications that Subaru pays close attention to how its customers use their vehicles. Verdict: In terms of price, performance, and practicality, we found no notable flaws with the redesigned Outback, making it a top choice for adventure-bound shoppers. | BMW offers the 2026 X3 in two flavors: 30 xDrive and M50. The latter is tuned for performance, but the base X3 30 xDrive is so good that you might be happy trading the M50’s outright speed and sheer capability for significant savings. BMW redesigned this compact luxury crossover in 2025, and the only tweaks for 2026 make the base model look and feel a little more upscale inside. Verdict: For this review, we evaluated the BMW X3 M50. It was terrific, but with a sticker price more than $15,000 higher than the rewarding X3 30 xDrive, it’s hard to justify the extra money. |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 180 hp H4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 180 hp @ 5800 rpm | 255 hp @ 4700 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 180 hp H4 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 180 hp @ 5800 rpm | 255 hp @ 4700 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 34.6 cu ft | 31.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3741 lbs | 4176 lbs |
Height | 67.5 in | 65.4 in |
Length | 191.7 in | 187.2 in |
Width | 82.9 in | 83.9 in |
Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 112.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1107 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2700 lbs | 4001 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
By: CarGurus + AI
At CarGurus, our team of experienced automotive writers remain at the heart of our content operation, conducting hands-on car tests and writing insightful guides that are backed by years of industry experience. To complement this, we are harnessing AI to make our content offering more diverse and more helpful to shoppers than ever. To achieve this, our AI systems are based exclusively on CarGurus content, ratings and data, so that what we produce is both unique to CarGurus, and uniquely helpful to car shoppers.