2017 Subaru Outback vs 2017 Volvo S60

2017 Subaru Outback

2017 Volvo S60

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2.5i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Outback 2.5i	25	32	$24,131	$25,645
Outback 2.5i Limited	25	32	$30,343	$32,390
Outback 2.5i Premium	25	32	$26,076	$27,695
Outback 2.5i Touring	25	32	$33,656	$35,995
Outback 3.6R Limited	20	27	$32,696	$34,995
Outback 3.6R Touring	20	27	$35,635	$38,195

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Polestar AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S60 Polestar AWD	20	27	$56,400	$60,000
S60 T5 AWD Dynamic	23	31	$33,793	$35,950
S60 T5 AWD Inscription	23	31	$36,472	$38,800
S60 T5 AWD Inscription Platinum	23	31	$40,232	$42,800
S60 T5 FWD Dynamic	25	36	$31,913	$33,950
S60 T5 FWD Inscription	25	37	$34,592	$36,800
S60 T5 FWD Inscription Platinum	25	37	$38,352	$40,800
S60 T6 AWD R-Design Platinum	22	32	$44,556	$47,400
S60 Cross Country T5 AWD	22	30	$41,548	$44,200

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,131

$56,400

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,645

$60,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

$427 / month

$1000 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Subaru Outback is a worthy competitor to many SUVs on capability alone—factor in price and it should be a no-brainer.

The 2017 Volvo V60 wagon is practical and spacious, with some of the best seats in the business. Trust us—no really, trust us—this is just as capable as an SUV.

TCC Likes

CVT isn't punishment
Supremely capable off road
Advanced safety tech

Wagon practicality
Wagon looks
Wagon swagger

TCC Dislikes

...but the 2.5i isn't all that frugal if you press it
Interior materials aren't as swank as some
Bigger engine isn't necessarily better

Mileage like an SUV
Sounds like a diesel
Looks like its from a different decade

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

32 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

108.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

55.2

Front Leg Room (in)

42.9

41.9

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

54.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

38.1

33.5

Front Head Room (in)

40.8

38.6

Second Hip Room (in)

53.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.1

Second Head Room (in)

38.9

37.6

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

66.1

58.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.2

Wheelbase (in)

108.1

109.3

Liftover Height (in)

27.9

25.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

73.4

Track Width, Front (in)

61.8

62.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.7

5.4

Length, Overall (in)

189.6

182.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

73.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

41.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

35.5

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

42.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

77.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

35.5

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

46.3

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

32.5

Trunk Volume (ft³)

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

11.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4

14.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

17.8

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.1

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/65HR17

P245/35YR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/65HR17

P245/35YR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2700

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2700

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2700

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

270

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

270

350

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3580

3862

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

20 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

20 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

490

800

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

210

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

174 @ 4000

347 @ 3100

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

175 @ 5800

362 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded H-4

Turbo/Supercharger Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.11

3.33

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.67

4.01

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.58 - 0.62

5.25

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.46

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.03

Summary

Vehicle Name

Subaru Outback

Volvo S60

Body Style

Sport Utility

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.3

7.7

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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