2017 Subaru Outback vs 2017 Volvo XC60

2017 Subaru Outback

2017 Volvo XC60

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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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T5 AWD Dynamic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XC60 T5 AWD Dynamic	23	31	$40,373	$42,950
XC60 T5 AWD Inscription	23	31	$40,373	$42,950
XC60 T5 FWD Dynamic	23	31	$38,493	$40,950
XC60 T5 FWD Inscription	23	31	$38,493	$40,950
XC60 T6 AWD Dynamic	19	27	$43,569	$46,350
XC60 T6 AWD Inscription	19	27	$43,569	$46,350
XC60 T6 AWD R-Design	19	27	$47,940	$51,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,131

$40,373

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,645

$42,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$427 / month

$716 / 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 XC60 is a near-luxury contender at near-luxury prices. Its safety might be its biggest strong suit, which it rightly deserves.

TCC Likes

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

Superlative safety
Impressive standard equipment
Good ride

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

Not particularly efficient
Aged styling
Leg room is limited in rear

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

32 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

38.9

38.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

108.1

98.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

55.2

Front Leg Room (in)

42.9

41.2

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

54.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

38.1

36.4

Front Head Room (in)

40.8

Second Hip Room (in)

53.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.1

56.7

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.7

9.1

Length, Overall (in)

189.6

182.8

Height, Overall (in)

66.1

67.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.2

62.4

Wheelbase (in)

108.1

109.2

Liftover Height (in)

27.9

29.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

74.4

Track Width, Front (in)

61.8

64.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

73.3

67.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

41.8

38.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

35.5

30.8

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

42.5

44.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

77.7

70.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

35.5

30.8

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

46.3

45.9

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

32.5

31.6

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

12.9

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.1

38.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/65HR17

P235/60HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/65HR17

P235/60HR18

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2700

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2700

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2700

3500

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

4092

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

490

600

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

174 @ 4000

258 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

175 @ 5800

240 @ 5600

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded H-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

23 (Est)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

26 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

31 (Est)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.58 - 0.62

5.25

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.11

3.75

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.67

4.01

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.03

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.46

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

Summary

Vehicle Name

Subaru Outback

Volvo XC60

Body Style

Sport Utility

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

6.8 (Est)

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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