Two SUVs with more similarities, such as the body structure, starting price, ground shadow size, and height, than differences, like the model year, horsepower, fuel economy, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2014 Outback has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2016 Outlander gets 1.7 more mpg. Also, you'll seat two more passengers in the Outlander than in the Outback. Among similarities are the body structure, starting price, ground shadow size, and height.