2025 Subaru
|
2025 Volvo
|
|
| MPG - City | 21 - 26 MPG | 20 - 22 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 32 MPG | 26 - 27 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 75.6 ft3 | 65.5 ft3 |
| Engine |
|
|
| Transmission | Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 182 - 260 hp | 247 - 295 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,700 - 3,500 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 191.3 - 191.9 in | 195.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.2 - 74.6 in | 79.1 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.8 in
Rear 39.5 in |
Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.0 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.1 - 40.1 in
Rear 39.1 in |
Front 38.9 in
Rear 38.5 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Subaru Outback than in the Volvo XC90.
The Subaru Outback will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volvo XC90.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Subaru Outback as you will with the Volvo XC90, 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). Clearly, the Subaru Outback is a better financial choice over the Volvo XC90, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Subaru Outback is much slimmer than the Volvo XC90, 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 Volvo XC90.
Handling
The Subaru Outback has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Volvo XC90, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volvo XC90 is clearly the choice over the Subaru Outback for pulling heavy loads.
The Subaru Outback has a little less horsepower than the Volvo XC90.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Subaru Outback doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volvo XC90.
Utility
The Subaru Outback has less seating than the Volvo XC90, making the Volvo XC90 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Subaru Outback has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Volvo XC90.