2019 Toyota RAV4 vs 2020 Subaru Outback
Overview | |
MSRP$25,650 | MSRP$26,645 |
Average price$29,378 | Average price$28,338 |
Listings300 | Listings148 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
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2019 Toyota RAV4 Reviews SummaryThere’s a reason small SUVs like the 2019 Toyota RAV4 are among the most popular vehicles on the new car market. Consider the RAV4 and its rivals, the Honda CR-V, the Mazda CX-5, and the Ford Escape—what do they have in common? To put it simply, these vehicles are asked to do it all. Daily commuter car? Check. Family-hauler to school, practice, and the mall? Check, check, and check. Road-trip vehicle? Yeah, that too. On top of it all, these vehicles have to be affordable, efficient, and reliable. Sales of traditional sedans have been dwindling, but if sedans could do as much as crossovers can, they would still be popular vehicles. The RAV4 is one of the oldest vehicles in the segment, and its story tells us how these small SUVs became so popular. The previous RAV4 was an extremely competent vehicle for Toyota, covering all the things we ask of compact SUVs. But the new 2019 RAV4 goes a few steps further. It has standout Tonka-truck styling, a surprisingly upscale interior, and something that it had lost since debuting more than two decades ago: a bit of off-road ability. We’ll see whether this makes it better than the RAV4 it replaces, and if it allows the 2019 RAV4 to stand out in a crowded small SUV market. | |
2020 Subaru Outback Reviews SummarySubaru kept the wagon vibes rolling while the rest of the world fell in love with SUVs and crossovers. And, although the 2020 Outback is technically a midsize crossover, one look will have you remembering summer drives in an overstuffed station wagon down a busy highway, whether you actually took those trips or not. And that’s not a bad thing. The Outback has always provided utility, performance, and looks, and those things have made it Subaru’s top-selling model. With the updates for this sixth generation, I wouldn’t be surprised to see people falling in love with the station wagon again. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 203 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower203 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 203 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | Torque178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower203 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway35 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space37.6 cu ft | Cargo Space32.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3370 lbs | Curb Weight3634 lbs |
Height67.0 in | Height66.1 in |
Length180.9 in | Length191.3 in |
Width73.0 in | Width82.0 in |
Wheelbase105.9 in | Wheelbase108.1 in |
Maximum Payload1240 lbs | Maximum Payload1071 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2700 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $25,650 | $26,645 |
Average price | $29,378 | $28,338 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.3 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | There’s a reason small SUVs like the 2019 Toyota RAV4 are among the most popular vehicles on the new car market. Consider the RAV4 and its rivals, the Honda CR-V, the Mazda CX-5, and the Ford Escape—what do they have in common? To put it simply, these vehicles are asked to do it all. Daily commuter car? Check. Family-hauler to school, practice, and the mall? Check, check, and check. Road-trip vehicle? Yeah, that too. On top of it all, these vehicles have to be affordable, efficient, and reliable. Sales of traditional sedans have been dwindling, but if sedans could do as much as crossovers can, they would still be popular vehicles. The RAV4 is one of the oldest vehicles in the segment, and its story tells us how these small SUVs became so popular. The previous RAV4 was an extremely competent vehicle for Toyota, covering all the things we ask of compact SUVs. But the new 2019 RAV4 goes a few steps further. It has standout Tonka-truck styling, a surprisingly upscale interior, and something that it had lost since debuting more than two decades ago: a bit of off-road ability. We’ll see whether this makes it better than the RAV4 it replaces, and if it allows the 2019 RAV4 to stand out in a crowded small SUV market. | Subaru kept the wagon vibes rolling while the rest of the world fell in love with SUVs and crossovers. And, although the 2020 Outback is technically a midsize crossover, one look will have you remembering summer drives in an overstuffed station wagon down a busy highway, whether you actually took those trips or not. And that’s not a bad thing. The Outback has always provided utility, performance, and looks, and those things have made it Subaru’s top-selling model. With the updates for this sixth generation, I wouldn’t be surprised to see people falling in love with the station wagon again. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 203 hp I4 | 2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 203 hp @ 6000 rpm | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 203 hp I4 | 2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 203 hp @ 6000 rpm | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 35 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 37.6 cu ft | 32.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3370 lbs | 3634 lbs |
Height | 67.0 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 180.9 in | 191.3 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 82.0 in |
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 108.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1240 lbs | 1071 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | 2700 lbs |
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