2021 Toyota 4Runner vs 2021 Subaru Outback
Overview | |
MSRP$36,765 | MSRP$26,795 |
Listings94 | Listings26 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
2021 Toyota 4Runner Reviews SummaryDespite its design age, poor fuel efficiency, rough ride, iffy handling, and marginal safety ratings, the current-generation Toyota 4Runner remains a popular choice in a midsize SUV. Why? Its reputation for reliability and resale value, coupled with its undeniable utility, rugged image, and go-anywhere and do-anything capability, are the selling points. And if that's why you want a 2021 Toyota 4Runner, it won't disappoint you as long as you accept its shortcomings. | |
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 | |
Engine4.0L 270 hp V6 | Engine2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower270 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City16 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name4.0L 270 hp V6 | Engine Name2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Torque278 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower270 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City16 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway19 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space47.2 cu ft | Cargo Space32.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight4400 lbs | Curb Weight3634 lbs |
Height71.5 in | Height66.1 in |
Length190.2 in | Length191.3 in |
Width75.8 in | Width82.0 in |
Wheelbase109.8 in | Wheelbase108.1 in |
Maximum Payload1700 lbs | Maximum Payload1071 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2700 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $36,765 | $26,795 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Despite its design age, poor fuel efficiency, rough ride, iffy handling, and marginal safety ratings, the current-generation Toyota 4Runner remains a popular choice in a midsize SUV. Why? Its reputation for reliability and resale value, coupled with its undeniable utility, rugged image, and go-anywhere and do-anything capability, are the selling points. And if that's why you want a 2021 Toyota 4Runner, it won't disappoint you as long as you accept its shortcomings. | 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 | 4.0L 270 hp V6 | 2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 270 hp @ 5600 rpm | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 16 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 4.0L 270 hp V6 | 2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Torque | 278 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 270 hp @ 5600 rpm | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 16 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 19 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 47.2 cu ft | 32.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4400 lbs | 3634 lbs |
Height | 71.5 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 191.3 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 82.0 in |
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 108.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1700 lbs | 1071 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | 2700 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | |
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