2020 Subaru Outback vs 2021 Audi Q5
Overview | |
MSRP$26,645 | MSRP$43,300 |
Listings69 | Listings80 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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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. | |
2021 Audi Q5 Reviews SummaryAudi has made a commitment to electrification across its lineup. That takes the form of all-electric (BEV), hybrid (HEV), and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV). The Q5, which entered its second generation in the 2018 model year, has offered a PHEV powertrain since 2020 in the Audi Q5 TFSI e quattro. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 182 hp H4 | Engine |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City26 | MPG City |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 182 hp H4 | Engine Name2.0L 261 hp I4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque273 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower261 hp @ 5250 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space32.5 cu ft | Cargo Space25.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3634 lbs | Curb Weight4079 lbs |
Height66.1 in | Height65.5 in |
Length191.3 in | Length184.3 in |
Width82.0 in | Width84.2 in |
Wheelbase108.1 in | Wheelbase111.0 in |
Maximum Payload1071 lbs | Maximum Payload1036 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2700 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity4400 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $26,645 | $43,300 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | 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. | Audi has made a commitment to electrification across its lineup. That takes the form of all-electric (BEV), hybrid (HEV), and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV). The Q5, which entered its second generation in the 2018 model year, has offered a PHEV powertrain since 2020 in the Audi Q5 TFSI e quattro. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 182 hp H4 | |
Drive Train | AWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
MPG City | 26 | |
MPG Highway | 33 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 182 hp H4 | 2.0L 261 hp I4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 273 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm | 261 hp @ 5250 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | |
MPG Highway | 33 | |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 32.5 cu ft | 25.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3634 lbs | 4079 lbs |
Height | 66.1 in | 65.5 in |
Length | 191.3 in | 184.3 in |
Width | 82.0 in | 84.2 in |
Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 111.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1071 lbs | 1036 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2700 lbs | 4400 lbs |

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