2021 Subaru Outback vs 2021 Acura RDX
Overview | |
MSRP$38,400 | MSRP$26,795 |
Listings52 | Listings25 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
2021 Acura RDX Reviews SummaryWhen Acura last redesigned the RDX for the 2019 model year, the company began a transformation that is now accelerating with the debut of the all-new 2021 TLX sedan and 2022 MDX SUV. Adopting the company’s latest exterior styling and interior design philosophies, as well as the completely rethought True Touch Interface infotainment system, the third-generation RDX confirmed Acura’s intent to return to the performance ethos that guided the brand during its early years. Now, the RDX is selling well in Canada relative to its segment. | |
2021 Subaru Outback Reviews SummaryThe Outback, like any Subaru, is an old soul in a young person’s body. It embraces a rosier past of automotive history, back when cars were just cars and drivers were concerned only with driving. It’s conservative, unhip to fashion, and slow. Yet the 2021 Outback—a raised, all-wheel drive (AWD) station wagon like the first 1995 model—has all of today’s essentials and extra technology. Subaru just skips the fripperies and focuses on what people really need: Generous space, go-anywhere capability, reliability, low cost, high resale, and safety. It’s not all that innovative or stylish, but a Subaru Outback tackles the everyday banalities of life as few other cars can. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 272 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 272 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Torque280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower272 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space29.5 cu ft | Cargo Space32.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3783 lbs | Curb Weight3634 lbs |
Height65.7 in | Height66.1 in |
Length186.6 in | Length191.3 in |
Width74.8 in | Width82.0 in |
Wheelbase108.3 in | Wheelbase108.1 in |
Maximum Payload1001 lbs | Maximum Payload1071 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2700 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $38,400 | $26,795 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | When Acura last redesigned the RDX for the 2019 model year, the company began a transformation that is now accelerating with the debut of the all-new 2021 TLX sedan and 2022 MDX SUV. Adopting the company’s latest exterior styling and interior design philosophies, as well as the completely rethought True Touch Interface infotainment system, the third-generation RDX confirmed Acura’s intent to return to the performance ethos that guided the brand during its early years. Now, the RDX is selling well in Canada relative to its segment. | The Outback, like any Subaru, is an old soul in a young person’s body. It embraces a rosier past of automotive history, back when cars were just cars and drivers were concerned only with driving. It’s conservative, unhip to fashion, and slow. Yet the 2021 Outback—a raised, all-wheel drive (AWD) station wagon like the first 1995 model—has all of today’s essentials and extra technology. Subaru just skips the fripperies and focuses on what people really need: Generous space, go-anywhere capability, reliability, low cost, high resale, and safety. It’s not all that innovative or stylish, but a Subaru Outback tackles the everyday banalities of life as few other cars can. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 272 hp I4 | 2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 22 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 272 hp I4 | 2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Torque | 280 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 272 hp @ 6500 rpm | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 29.5 cu ft | 32.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3783 lbs | 3634 lbs |
Height | 65.7 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 186.6 in | 191.3 in |
Width | 74.8 in | 82.0 in |
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 108.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1001 lbs | 1071 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | 2700 lbs |
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