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Honda Passport vs. Subaru Outback: Which Adventure-Ready SUV is Best?

2025-12-19 Autos & Vehicles
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Both the Honda Passport and Subaru Outback lean heavily into their adventurous sides, promising meaningful off-road capability while still being excellent daily drivers. But which one takes the better approach? Edmunds’ Brian Wong finds out in this comparison test video. Honda Passport: https://www.edmunds.com/honda/passport/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Subaru Outback: https://www.edmunds.com/subaru/outback/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description 00:00 Intro 00:55 Outback Interior, Tech, & Cargo 06:59 Outback Driving Impressions 10:49 Passport Interior, Tech, & Cargo 18:26 Passport Driving Impressions 21:29 Value 24:31 Edmunds' Take Subscribe to Edmunds https://www.youtube.com/user/edmundsvideo?sub_confirmation=1 for the latest car news, car reviews, car comparisons, car shopping and advice. Visit us! https://www.edmunds.com

Top Comments (10)

@Traumatree 2025-12-19

Sadly, you are not comparing the 'right' Outback with the Passport. The Wilderness is the version that will sets itself apart from the line up with its upgraded off-road capabilities.

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@DougMacniven 2025-12-19

In Canada, the base Passport is $60 while the base Outback is $43.5. That is a MASSIVE difference.

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@gregb6829 2025-12-19

Why is the USB A port a weird decision? They're offering multiple variance in case you don't have that specific cable

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@tomeisenmenger7048 2025-12-20

The new Outback doesn't look like a wagon... until you park it next to a Passport.

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@edmundscars 2025-12-19

The Outback is the best Subaru product that we've come across in years, solving many of the problems we've had with the brand's latest vehicles in one fell swoop. And that makes it ultra-compelling, even against such a formidable opponent in the Honda Passport. How do you feel about the new Outback? Let us know in the comments below!

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@atmartens 2025-12-19

If Honda could’ve figured out a way to mass produce the Acura’s hybrid SH-AWD… Honda and Acura would be killing it in sales. I love Honda but I really can’t think of going back to 20mpg.

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@Doc1855 2026-01-25

I LOVE the Brown Leather interior!!!

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@sbpixelmixer 2026-04-20

Bought a ‘26 Touring XT. Easily the best road trip/adventure vehicle we’ve owned. Extremely happy with it.

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@Honestandtruth007 2026-01-09

I can't believe it. Outback won 😅😂 I like them Both. Can't go wrong either one 👍❤️✌️

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@markej4801 2026-04-15

Watching this vid made me smile comfortably. Ive owned my Ridgeline for over 5.5 years now and only see happy days ahead with it, especially considering the Passport retails in the same price range. Keeping with the Ridgie.

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