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2026 Subaru Outback vs 2026 Mazda CX-50

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 27 MPG vs 38 MPG combined — Mazda CX-50 is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $2500 vs $1800 — Mazda CX-50 saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Regular Gasoline vs Regular Gasoline
Specification 2026 Subaru Outback 2026 Mazda CX-50
Year20262026
ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel TypeRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
DriveAll-Wheel Drive4-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S8)Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Cylinders44
Displacement (L)2.52.5
City MPG2539
Highway MPG3137
Combined MPG2738
Annual Fuel Cost$2500$1800
CO₂ (g/mile)330.0233.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score5/107/10
EPA GHG Score5/107/10
Overall Safety5/5 ★
Frontal Crash5/5
Side Crash5/5
Rollover4/5
🚗 2026 Subaru Outback

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD with 27 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. All-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2026 Mazda CX-50

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD with 38 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. 4-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

Full Mazda CX-50 Profile →