2020 Subaru Outback vs. 2020 Honda Pilot

The 2020 Subaru Outback is praised for having a high quality interior, with seats that can generously accommodate up to five adults. Its large cargo space is commendable, and so is its overall refreshed exterior and interior styling.

As for the 2020 Honda Pilot, expect an addition of the Black Edition trim to its lineup. Its spacious cabin makes the entire ride even more comfortable.

Design & Style

The 2020 Outback is both sporty and modern looking in its exterior. This wagon continues to get raves for its outstanding styling and design. There are plenty of legroom and headroom to seat five passengers of all ages, shapes, and sizes. The interior presents world-class quality materials that make it look ravishingly handsome inside. On top of that, the large cargo hold makes it easier to store belongings for the entire group.

With a standard configuration that seats eight, the 2020 Honda Pilot can also convert the second row to captain’s chairs upon your request. The first two rows guarantee all-day comfort plus it has excellent driver visibility too. The third-row is adult friendly and the cabin design is a bit outdated though.

Technology & Safety

The 2020 Subaru Outback is equipped with not just one but two seven-inch touch screen displays for the functions of its infotainment interface. It is also equipped with a list of highly commendable standard equipment like two USB ports, and offers support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Safety features that are standard to the ride are its rearview camera, automatic high-beam headlights, forward automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, and forward collision warning.

In the case of the Pilot, there are only a few standard features. This includes an infotainment system with a 5-inch display, a Bluetooth interface, two USB ports, and a seven-speaker stereo. Standard active safety features include automatic high-beam headlights, rearview camera, collision mitigation braking, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and road departure mitigation. All these are part of the Honda Sensing Suite.

Performance

The 2020 Subaru Outback carries a base four-cylinder engine that maximizes yield of up to 182 horsepower. The other type is the 2.4-liter engine that turbocharges it to reach 260 horsepower. The V6 engine in the Pilot produces up to 280 horsepower.

The Bottom Line

The 2020 Subaru Outback defeats the 2020 Honda Pilot in almost all aspects. It looks great inside, and is remarkable in terms of exterior design as well. Its technology and safety features work as expected. In terms of engine performance, you will never go wrong with your choices for the Outback.

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