Toyota Avalon vs Subaru Outback
Overview | |
Years produced1995-2022 | Years produced2000-Present |
MSRP$36,125 | MSRP$34,995 |
Listings14 | Listings916 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Reviews SummaryThe 2021 Toyota Avalon serves a simple function. It bridges the price gap between the Toyota Camry and the Lexus ES. In fact, the Avalon and the Lexus are essentially the same cars, the latter offering a greater degree of refinement and a more appealing design. Otherwise, there isn’t a reason for the Avalon to exist in a world gone mad for SUVs. And that’s especially true when a certified pre-owned Lexus ES that’s just a year or two old costs less than the new Toyota. | |
Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 205 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 180 hp H4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower205 hp @ 6600 rpm | Horsepower180 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 205 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 180 hp H4 |
Torque185 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | Torque178 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower205 hp @ 6600 rpm | Horsepower180 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.1 cu ft | Cargo Space34.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3580 lbs | Curb Weight3741 lbs |
Height56.7 in | Height67.5 in |
Length195.9 in | Length191.7 in |
Width72.8 in | Width82.9 in |
Wheelbase113.0 in | Wheelbase108.1 in |
Maximum Payload940 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity2700 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1995-2022 | 2000-Present |
MSRP | $36,125 | $34,995 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | The 2021 Toyota Avalon serves a simple function. It bridges the price gap between the Toyota Camry and the Lexus ES. In fact, the Avalon and the Lexus are essentially the same cars, the latter offering a greater degree of refinement and a more appealing design. Otherwise, there isn’t a reason for the Avalon to exist in a world gone mad for SUVs. And that’s especially true when a certified pre-owned Lexus ES that’s just a year or two old costs less than the new Toyota. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 205 hp I4 | 2.5L 180 hp H4 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 205 hp @ 6600 rpm | 180 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 205 hp I4 | 2.5L 180 hp H4 |
Torque | 185 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower | 205 hp @ 6600 rpm | 180 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.1 cu ft | 34.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3580 lbs | 3741 lbs |
Height | 56.7 in | 67.5 in |
Length | 195.9 in | 191.7 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 82.9 in |
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 108.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 940 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2700 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |

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