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Outback vs. Accord CrossTour

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What is this discussion about? Subaru Outback, Honda Accord Crosstour, Car Comparisons, Hatchback, Wagon

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#31 of 48 Re: Here to help [ateixeira] by xwesx

Sep 24, 2010 (4:52 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 24, 2010 4:22 pm)
I'm telling you, AJ, ugly is in right now! Like the tide, it ebbs and flows, and right now the tide is high.

#32 of 48 Re: Here to help [xwesx] by rschleicher

Sep 24, 2010 (5:30 pm)

Replying to: xwesx (Sep 24, 2010 4:52 pm)
I've never driven a Crosstour, to really compare it to my Outback (2010 3.6R Limited), but my reactions from sitting in one are:
 
- I don't mind the styling, and the front end looks pretty nice, but I think I like the appearance of my Outback a bit more
- It seems well put together, and perhaps exudes a slightly more upscale feel (comparing higher end equipages to my Limited).
- The reduction in cargo space due to the sloping hatch was a real negative for me.
- The rear shock towers intrude a lot into the cargo space, making it even less useful.
- I'm convinced that the Subaru AWD system is superior.
- It seemed like a similarly-equipped Crosstour was going to cost a couple/few $k more than I paid for my vehicle.
 
I DID think that the interior materials were very nice in the Honda, and they did make a larger under-floor cargo space/cubby than the one in the Outback.
 
Perhaps this is silly, but I got the light (cream color, basically) leather interior in my Outback, and would have wanted a tan/biege/cream interior in the Crosstour. But the Crosstour's tan leather is very yellow-looking. That by itself would have been a deal-breaker for me... In any case, nothing about the Crosstour gives me cause for regret at having bought the Outback.

#33 of 48 Re: Here to help [xwesx] by ateixeira

Sep 27, 2010 (10:18 am)

Replying to: xwesx (Sep 24, 2010 4:52 pm)
It would seem so! LOL

#34 of 48 Subaru Outback & Honda Crosstour by dominick54

Apr 08, 2011 (6:54 pm)

I've driving both cars & different cyl except for the Honda Crosstour which only comes in a 6 cyl while the OB comes in two. The Crosstour drove kinda rough & it didn't handle as good as my Pilot did after I so it. The Honda dealership here in town really gave me a bad impression all the way around toward me after I bought 4 hondas from them so it made me compare the two vechicles & others. The Subaru OB with the 2.5 4 cyl is the one that I ended up getting, because it met my needs what I wanted in the vechicle. I wanted something a little bigger than the CRV & a little smaller than the pilot I had and plus the same cargo area as my Pilot. The OB I felt rode & drove very comfortable than the Crosstour & it was about $6,000.00 cheaper than the Crosstour. I think the 4 cyl in the OB has just as much power as my Pilot did & also the Crosstour did too. The OB has alot more room in it as the Crosstour did and plus I can get my mobilty scooter into the OB with out putting the rear seat down. My wife & I was very impress with sooo much room in the OB than the Crosstour. I think that the Subaru OB came a long way to improve in the roomie for the year 2010 & 2011. I think I made a perfect chose of getting the OB over the Crosstour. I was very disappointed in the Honda dealership the way they treated me put oh well.

#35 of 48 Re: Subaru Outback & Honda Crosstour [dominick54] by ateixeira

Apr 09, 2011 (12:41 pm)

Replying to: dominick54 (Apr 08, 2011 6:54 pm)
Congrats.
 
I think the OB weighs a bunch less and the keeps the engine in the sweet spot. That compensates for the lack of 6 cylinders. Unless you got a manual?

#36 of 48 Re: Subaru Outback & Honda Crosstour [ateixeira] by hoosiergrandad

Apr 16, 2011 (1:06 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Apr 09, 2011 12:41 pm)
"I think the OB weighs a bunch less"
 
It does....about 700 pounds less than an AWD Crosstour .
No argument that if you need more cargo room, the Outback is better. I've found the CT to be very good in snow, but have not compared it to the the Outback. Maybe the Suby's noticeably better?
 
Per Edmunds, the Crosstour is 1.9 sec faster 0-60, 5.2 mph faster through the slalom. J D Power's IQ survey gives the CT a 5.0 vs. 2.5 for the Outback. Not saying this is conclusive, but worth paying SOME attention to.....Most of the IL staff admitted the CT's a good driving roadtripper, even if they didn't like the way it looks, and its looks do have fans. Personally ,I think it looks good on alternate days.

#37 of 48 Re: Subaru Outback & Honda Crosstour [hoosiergrandad] by rsholland

Apr 16, 2011 (2:22 pm)

Replying to: hoosiergrandad (Apr 16, 2011 1:06 pm)
Per Edmunds, the Crosstour is 1.9 sec faster 0-60, 5.2 mph faster through the slalom. J D Power's IQ survey gives the CT a 5.0 vs. 2.5 for the Outback.
 
Sure the 6-cylinder 3.5L Crosstour will out-accelerate the 4-cylinder 2.5L Outback. You need to compare the Crosstour to the 6-cylinder 3.6L Outback.
 
Bob

#38 of 48 Re: Subaru Outback & Honda Crosstour [rsholland] by hoosiergrandad

Apr 17, 2011 (3:58 pm)

Replying to: rsholland (Apr 16, 2011 2:22 pm)
Not trying to pick a fight....previous 2 posts were referring to the 2.5 version.
  
I'm sure the 3.6 has a lot more grunt, and costs considerably more.
 
The 2.5 that has been highlighted refers to a SCORE of 2.5 out of 5 in an initial quality survey. You can give it as much or as little credence as you want.......

#39 of 48 Re: Subaru Outback & Honda Crosstour [hoosiergrandad] by rsholland

Apr 17, 2011 (5:36 pm)

Replying to: hoosiergrandad (Apr 17, 2011 3:58 pm)
Not picking a fight either.
 
However, a 3.6 H6 Outback with (standard) AWD starts at $28,195. That is considerably less than a 3.5 Crosstour with (optional) 4WD, which starts at $34,140. In fact the 3.6 Outback is even less expensive than the base-level 2WD Crosstour ($29,790).
 
http://www.subaru.com/vehicles/outback/index.html
 
http://automobiles.honda.com/accord-crosstour/price.aspx
 
Bob

#40 of 48 Re: Subaru Outback & Honda Crosstour [rsholland] by hoosiergrandad

Apr 18, 2011 (5:30 am)

Replying to: rsholland (Apr 17, 2011 5:36 pm)
No argument.........it lists cheaper, but if your interested in both vehicles, you should check what they can actually be bought for. Each of them have features that would be deal makers or breakers, depending on what you need and want.

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