Honda Civic vs Subaru Outback for a first car?

Both would be around the year 2006 and 2008, I like the ouback because it's ap safe, reliable, and lasts long I woild probably travel not a ton but a good amount, are the outbacks really as safe, reliable, and good as they say? And what about the civics? I don't like those as much because they are smaller do I don't see how they are that safe but maybe they are good

Go with the outback. Safer and more reliable

Hondas are pretty good. I had a 79 Accord that I gave away 15 years later. I now have a 2007 Civic, and I have 129.000 miles on it, and it's still running strong. The only thing I would do differently would be to return to the Accord, as I prefer the smoother ride on long trips.