2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA vs 2020 Subaru Outback
Overview | |
MSRP$26,645 | MSRP$36,230 |
Listings63 | Listings27 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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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 Mercedes-Benz GLA Reviews SummaryThe 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA delivers on all thing things a subcompact SUV is supposed to do. It’s cute, compact (but not cramped), and easily maneuverable. The new, eighth-generation GLA gives customers a lot of what they expect but also lacks the refinement of other Mercedes models. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 182 hp H4 | Engine2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 182 hp H4 | Engine Name2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space32.5 cu ft | Cargo Space15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3634 lbs | Curb Weight3384 lbs |
Height66.1 in | Height63.5 in |
Length191.3 in | Length173.6 in |
Width82.0 in | Width79.5 in |
Wheelbase108.1 in | Wheelbase107.4 in |
Maximum Payload1071 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2700 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $26,645 | $36,230 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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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. | The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA delivers on all thing things a subcompact SUV is supposed to do. It’s cute, compact (but not cramped), and easily maneuverable. The new, eighth-generation GLA gives customers a lot of what they expect but also lacks the refinement of other Mercedes models. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 182 hp H4 | 2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 182 hp H4 | 2.0L 221 hp I4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm | 221 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 32.5 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3634 lbs | 3384 lbs |
Height | 66.1 in | 63.5 in |
Length | 191.3 in | 173.6 in |
Width | 82.0 in | 79.5 in |
Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 107.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1071 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2700 lbs | |

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