Lincoln Corsair vs Subaru Outback: Specs Compared
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The Lincoln Corsair is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 33 mpg combined versus 29 mpg for the Subaru Outback, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $250 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Lincoln Corsair leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2020–2026
Lincoln Corsair
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 22 configurations
2018–2027
Subaru Outback
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 26 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Lincoln Corsair | Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 33 mpg ✓ | 29 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 34 mpg ✓ | 26 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 32 mpg | 33 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $1,850 ✓ | $2,100 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 117 g/mi ✓ | 308 g/mi |
| Engines offered | PHEV, SIDI & PFI, SIDI, 2.0 | SIDI, 2.5, 3.6 |
| Transmissions | Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic (S8) | Automatic (AV-S8), Automatic (AV-S7), Automatic (AV-S6) |
| Drivetrains | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular Gas and Electricity, Regular | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2020–2026 | 2018–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 22 | 26 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Lincoln Corsair vs Subaru Outback dimensions and size
The Subaru Outback is 10.6 inches longer than the Lincoln Corsair on a wheelbase 1.6 inches longer, and 108 lbs heavier. Both clear the roughly 200 inches of usable length in a standard single garage bay.
| Dimension | Lincoln Corsair (2026) | Subaru Outback (2026) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.1 in | 191.7 in | 10.6 in |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 74.4 in | 74 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 64.2 in | 67.3 in | 3.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 108.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,858 lbs | 3,966 lbs | 108 lbs |
Width excludes mirrors; add 8–12 inches for mirrors out. Figures are for the newest model year on record for each vehicle. See both drawn to scale.
Lincoln Corsair vs Subaru Outback: what the numbers mean
Running cost over five years: at the EPA's 15,000-mile-a-year assumption the Lincoln Corsair burns about $1,850 of fuel annually against $2,100 for the Subaru Outback. That $250 yearly gap compounds to roughly $1,250 over five years and $2,000 over eight — often more than the price difference between two trims of the same vehicle, and the single largest running-cost line item separating these two.
City versus highway split: the Lincoln Corsair is the stronger commuter at 34 mpg city, while the Subaru Outback pulls ahead on the interstate at 33 mpg highway. If most of your driving is stop-and-go traffic the city figure is the one to weigh; for long-distance highway mileage the reverse is true, and the two vehicles effectively swap places depending on how you drive.
Powertrain choice: the Lincoln Corsair is recorded with 4 distinct engine configurations (PHEV, SIDI & PFI, SIDI), the Subaru Outback with 3 (SIDI, 2.5, 3.6). Across 22 recorded Lincoln Corsair configurations and 26 for the Subaru Outback, the wider the engine spread the more the real-world fuel efficiency depends on which version you actually buy, so check the specific model year and drivetrain rather than the headline number.
Drivetrain and class: the Lincoln Corsair is offered with Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, the Subaru Outback with All-Wheel Drive. All-wheel drive typically costs one to two mpg combined against the same vehicle in front- or rear-wheel drive, which is worth remembering when the gap between these two is small. The EPA classes them as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD and Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.
Tailpipe emissions: at their cleanest configurations the Lincoln Corsair emits 117 g/mile of CO2 versus 308 g/mile for the Subaru Outback. Emissions track fuel consumption almost exactly, so the cleaner vehicle here is also the cheaper one to fuel.
Corsair vs Outback: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Lincoln Corsair or the Subaru Outback?
The Lincoln Corsair is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 33 mpg combined versus 29 mpg for the Subaru Outback, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $250 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Lincoln Corsair runs about $1,850 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,100 for the Subaru Outback — a difference of roughly $250 per year.
What engines do the Corsair and Outback offer?
Lincoln Corsair: PHEV, SIDI & PFI, SIDI, 2.0. Subaru Outback: SIDI, 2.5, 3.6.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Lincoln Corsair and the Subaru Outback as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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