2025 Subaru
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2024 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 21 - 26 MPG | 18 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 32 MPG | 24 - 27 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 75.6 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 182 - 260 hp | 269 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,700 - 3,500 lbs | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 191.3 - 191.9 in | 200.7 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.2 - 74.6 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.8 in
Rear 39.5 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.1 - 40.1 in
Rear 39.1 in |
Front 41.3 in
Rear 40.4 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 Volkswagen Atlas, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Volkswagen Atlas offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Subaru Outback, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Subaru Outback as you will with the Volkswagen Atlas, 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 Volkswagen Atlas.
Dimensions
Since the Subaru Outback is much slimmer than the Volkswagen Atlas, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
The Subaru Outback is slightly shorter than the Volkswagen Atlas, which may make it easier to park.
Handling
The Subaru Outback has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Atlas, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volkswagen Atlas is clearly the choice over the Subaru Outback for pulling heavy loads.
The Subaru Outback has a little less horsepower than the Volkswagen Atlas.
Powertrain
With similar torque, the Subaru Outback and the Volkswagen Atlas are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
Utility
The Subaru Outback has less seating than the Volkswagen Atlas, making the Volkswagen Atlas the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Subaru Outback has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas.