2025 Subaru Outback vs. 2025 Toyota Crown Signia Comparison

In a world where many midsize SUVs tend to blend together, two that stand out as something a little different are the 2025 Subaru Outback and the 2025 Toyota Crown Signia. The scrappy Outback has been around since the ’90s as a capable alternative to truck-based SUVs, while the Crown Signia is an all-new model offering hybrid efficiency and near-luxury accommodations.

Let’s take a closer look at these midsize SUVs and see which is right for you.

2025 Subaru Outback

You could say that the Subaru Outback is in a class of its own as the only midsize wagon from a non-luxury car brand. However, Subaru calls it a midsize SUV, so we’ll go along with that classification. Whatever you want to call it, it’s roomy and rugged and comes with all of the charm we love about the Subaru brand. Pricing starts at $30,340.

Subaru Outback Highlights

Rugged off-roader: The X-Mode system and the Wilderness trim make the Subaru Outback the more capable off-roader of these two SUVs. The Wilderness model boasts extra ground clearance, all-terrain tires, and skid plates, allowing it to go on adventures that the Crown Signia can’t.

Bigger interior: The Subaru Outback has a little more rear legroom and much more cargo space than the Toyota Crown Signia. Whether you’re using it to haul kids or kayaks, you’ll appreciate the extra room in the Outback.

Budget-friendly: Although the hybrid Crown Signia has lower fuel costs, the Subaru Outback is considerably a more affordable car. In fact, even the top Touring XT trim of the Outback is priced a little below the Crown Signia’s starting price. The price tag alone arguably makes the Outback more appealing.

Read our Subaru Outback Expert Review or see 2025 Subaru Outback models for sale near you.

2025 Toyota Crown Signia

The Toyota Crown Signia is a compelling new hybrid from Toyota. It’s a midsize 2-row SUV with standard all-wheel drive (AWD) and an upscale interior that’s fancier and more high-tech than you might expect from a mainstream brand. It might seem pricey for a Toyota, but it’s a bargain compared to a similar luxury SUV. Pricing starts at $44,985.

Toyota Crown Signia Highlights

Hybrid efficiency: Every Toyota Crown Signia is a hybrid, while the 2025 Subaru Outback has no hybrid option. The Crown Signia achieves up to 38 mpg in mixed driving, while the most efficient Outback gets 28 mpg. According to the EPA’s estimate, that translates to $400 in annual fuel savings.

Premium interior: A Lexus badge on the steering wheel wouldn’t be out of place in the Crown Signia’s upscale cabin. Even in its base XLE trim, the Toyota Crown Signia is loaded with standard features like heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen display. The Limited trim is even nicer with a panoramic sunroof and JBL audio.

Stronger base powertrain: The standard hybrid powertrain in the Toyota Crown Signia produces 240 horsepower, which is a pretty significant boost over the Subaru Outback’s 182-hp base engine. More power, better fuel economy, no compromise.

Read our Toyota Crown Signia Expert Review or see 2025 Toyota Crown Signia models for sale near you.

Similarities

Perhaps the biggest similarity between the Subaru Outback and Toyota Crown Signia is that each ride on standard all-wheel drive. Both are technically midsize 2-row SUVs, but the Outback has more wagonlike proportions.

Pricing

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for New 2025 Subaru Outback vehicles and New 2025 Toyota Crown Signia vehicles in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) quoted includes the destination fee, but does not include tax, license, document fees, and options.

Specifications

	2025 Subaru Outback	2025 Toyota Crown Signia
Popular Powertrains
Engine	2.5-liter 4-cylinder	2.5-liter 4-cylinder hybrid
Horsepower	182 hp @ 5,800 rpm	240 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque	176 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm	178 lb-ft @ 4,300 rpm
Transmission	CVT, AWD	CVT, AWD
Fuel Economy	26 city/32 highway/28 combined mpg	39 city/37 highway/38 combined mpg
Also Available	2.4-liter turbo 4-cylinder
Specs
Basic Warranty	3 years/36,000 miles	3 years/36,000 miles
Powertrain Warranty	5 years/60,000 miles	5 years/60,000 miles
NHTSA Overall Safety	5 stars	Not rated
Max Seating Capacity	5	5
Wheelbase	108.1 inches	112.2 inches
Overall Length	191.9 inches	194.1 inches
Width	74.2 inches	74.0 inches
Height	66.1 inches	64.0 inches
Turning Diameter	36.1 feet	39.5 feet
Headroom, Front	40.1 inches	37.7 inches
Headroom, Rear	39.1 inches	39.1 inches
Legroom, Front	42.8 inches	42.1 inches
Legroom, Rear	39.5 inches	37.1 inches
Shoulder Room, Front	58.1 inches	57.0 inches
Shoulder Room, Rear	57.4 inches	55.0 inches
Cargo Volume	32.6/75.6 cubic feet	25.8/68.8 cubic feet

Conclusion

Although these midsize SUVs compete in the same class, their skill sets are quite different. The Subaru Outback is the more value-conscious option, with a lower price tag and more interior space. We also like that it has more variety in its model range, while the Toyota only has two trims.

The Toyota Crown Signia is the more premium option, with its fancier interior and a generous list of standard features. The satisfying and efficient hybrid powertrain is a perk that you can’t get in the Subaru, but the Toyota is also quite a bit pricier.

With those strengths in mind, the right SUV for you depends on your budget and whether you’re more of a mountain biker (Outback) or a golfer (Crown Signia).