2025 Subaru Outback vs. 2025 Honda Passport: Which SUV Fits Fort Worth Drivers Best?

As a Fort Worth driver, you have two solid SUV options right now. The 2025 Subaru Outback and Honda Passport each bring advantages for Texas families, daily commuters, and weekend adventurers. Both have reliable all-wheel drive (AWD) and family-friendly designs, but they have different features and pricing. Our team at Hiley Subaru Fort Worth looks at these two versatile vehicles to help you find your perfect match.

2025 Subaru Outback: Features and Performance

The midsize 2025 Outback offers nine configurations: Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited, Touring, Onyx Edition XT, Wilderness, Limited XT, and Touring XT. The Base starts at $29,995 with a 182 hp 2.5-liter BOXER four-cylinder engine getting 26 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway. XT models use a 260 hp turbocharged BOXER engine and achieve 22 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. All versions include Subaru’s Symmetrical AWD, X-MODE with hill-descent control, LED headlights, and EyeSight driver-assist technology.

At $41,710, the Wilderness trim packs a turbocharged 2.4-liter engine producing 260 hp and 277 lb-ft of torque. The Wilderness is notable for its 9.5 inches of ground clearance, 0.8 inches more than the Base trim. Add 17-inch matte black wheels and Yokohama GEOLANDAR all-terrain tires, and you’ll be able to handle rough Texas roads with confidence. Check out the full Outback lineup at our dealership.

The Subaru Outback offers solid safety credentials. MotorTrend ranked it first among 2025 midsize SUVs. The 2024 model (covering the 2020-2025 model years) earned Good ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in small overlap front tests for driver and passenger positions. Its LED projector headlights with curve-adaptive technology are rated Good. Pedestrian crash prevention avoided collisions in 12 mph and 25 mph tests, earning another Good rating. Its LATCH child seat anchors scored Good with two complete rear hardware positions. The Car Guide placed it second among 2025 midsize SUVs, praising its AWD and suspension tuning.

2025 Honda Passport: Features and Performance

The Honda Passport uses one engine across all versions: a 280 hp 3.5-liter V-6, the same one found in the Honda Pilot, with 262 lb-ft of torque and a nine-speed automatic transmission. Pricing starts at $42,400 for the EX-L, $45,000 for the TrailSport, and $48,470 for the Black Edition. Fuel economy is estimated at 19 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. The Passport boasts 8.1 inches of ground clearance.

Inside the cabin, you’ll find 41.2 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats, which increases to 77.9 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. Interior cargo capacity maxes out at 100.8 cubic feet. The Passport has an 8-inch touch screen, wireless charging, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and available navigation. Comfort features include leather seats, heated front seats, and tri-zone climate control, as well as available ventilated front seats and heated rear seats on select trims.

The Passport’s 5,000-pound towing capacity easily surpasses the Outback’s 3,500-pound rating, and the Honda Sensing safety suite includes automatic braking, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control. Additional safety features include front and rear parking sensors, blind-spot warnings, cross-traffic alerts, and an Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure, which is designed to improve occupant protection in an accident. All versions get LED headlights, a power tailgate, and heated side mirrors. Owners report good fuel economy and effective AWD in bad weather, though some find the seats firm on long drives.

Comparative Analysis: Honda Passport vs. Subaru Outback

Pricing creates a major divide. The 2025 Outback starts at considerably less than the Passport, with even specialized trims, such as the Outback Wilderness, still priced below the base trim of the Passport. Fuel economy heavily favors the Outback as well. Honda wins on power and performance with its 280 hp V-6 engine and offers better towing capacity, cargo capacity, and ground clearance for off-road adventures. Subaru’s X-MODE and better safety ratings give it an edge for everyday driving.

Suitability for Fort Worth’s Terrain and Lifestyle

Texas driving includes heat, storms, city streets, and country roads. Each SUV handles these diverse conditions differently — Subaru with Symmetrical AWD and Honda with Intelligent Variable Torque Management. If you’re a Dallas-Fort Worth commuter, you may prefer the Outback’s fuel economy, especially over long distances.

Finance and Purchase Options

At Hiley Subaru, we offer numerous financing options through our lender network. Special programs, such as the College Grad Program and Military Incentive Program, are also available. If you’re watching your budget, check out our certified pre-owned program for vehicles under 5 years old with fewer than 80,000 miles. These come with a seven-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty for extra peace of mind. Our team sticks with you after your purchase with ongoing service and support.

Experience the Outback at Hiley Subaru of Fort Worth

Reading specs is one thing, but seeing how the Outback handles Fort Worth roads is better. Visit our dealership to see if it’s the SUV for you. We’re open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, so it’s easy to fit a test-drive into your busy schedule. Our team knows both Subaru and competing vehicles inside and out, and they can walk you through the differences that matter most for your specific situation and help you drive home in the SUV that’s right for your Fort Worth lifestyle.