2025 Subaru
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2024 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 21 - 26 MPG | 21 - 22 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 32 MPG | 28 - 29 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 75.6 ft3 | 84.3 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 182 - 260 hp | 265 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,700 - 3,500 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 191.3 - 191.9 in | 194.9 - 197.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.2 - 74.6 in | 76.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.8 in
Rear 39.5 in |
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.1 - 40.1 in
Rear 39.1 in |
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
The Subaru Outback offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Toyota Highlander, with comparable head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Subaru Outback and the Toyota Highlander.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Subaru Outback as you will with the Toyota Highlander, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Subaru Outback will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota Highlander.
Dimensions
Since the Subaru Outback is much slimmer than the Toyota Highlander, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
When looking at overall length, the Subaru Outback takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota Highlander.
Handling
The Subaru Outback has a smaller turning radius than the Toyota Highlander, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Highlander is clearly the choice over the Subaru Outback for pulling heavy loads.
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Subaru Outback and the Toyota Highlander.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Subaru Outback doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Toyota Highlander.
Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Subaru Outback seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Highlander.
The Subaru Outback has less cargo space than the Toyota Highlander, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.