2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
BMW X1 xDrive28i vs Subaru Outback
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The X1 xDrive28i uses 0.2 L/100 km less combined (8.3 vs 8.5), about 40 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- Only the Outback offers AWD or 4WD, useful in a Canadian winter.
- Transport Canada lists 2 safety recalls for the 2026 X1 xDrive28i and 0 for the Outback.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec | SubaruSubaru Outback | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | — | $40,895 |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 6.6/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| City | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| Highway | 6.9 | 7.5 |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 193 | 199 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | — | 260 hp |
| Seats | — | — |
| Drivetrain | — | AWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | No | Yes |
| Fuel required | — | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 1 | 3 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 2 | 0 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.