Compare 2018 Subaru Outback vs 2018 Toyota 4Runner

2018 Subaru Outback
2018 Toyota 4Runner
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2.5i
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Outback 2.5i 25 32 $24,360 $25,895
Outback 2.5i Limited 25 32 $30,623 $32,695
Outback 2.5i Premium 25 32 $26,351 $27,995
Outback 2.5i Touring 25 32 $34,111 $36,490
Outback 3.6R Limited 20 27 $33,064 $35,395
Outback 3.6R Touring 20 27 $36,089 $38,690
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Limited 2WD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
4Runner Limited 2WD 17 21 $39,675 $43,125
4Runner Limited 4WD 17 20 $41,546 $45,160
4Runner SR5 2WD 17 21 $32,025 $34,810
4Runner SR5 4WD 17 20 $33,750 $36,685
4Runner SR5 Premium 2WD 17 21 $33,709 $36,640
4Runner SR5 Premium 4WD 17 20 $35,434 $38,515
4Runner TRD Off Road 4WD 17 20 $34,946 $37,985
4Runner TRD Off Road Premium 4WD 17 20 $36,702 $39,895
4Runner TRD Pro 4WD 17 20 $39,630 $43,075
Pricing
Invoice Price
$24,360
$39,675
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$25,895
$43,125
Monthly Payment Estimate
$432 / month
$719 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.8
5.7
TCC’s Bottom Line
Unless you really need three rows of seats, the 2018 Subaru Outback is the sensible SUV alternative. If you’re going off-road, consider the 2018 Toyota 4Runner. It’s a trusty tool for any kind of expedition, but it’s not so civilized around town.
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Fuel Economy
City
25 mpg 17 mpg
Highway
32 mpg 21 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD -
Interior Dimensions
Second Head Room (in)
38.9 38.6
Passenger Volume (ft³)
108.1 -
Second Shoulder Room (in)
57.3 57.8
Front Leg Room (in)
42.9 41.7
Front Hip Room (in)
55.5 56.5
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Second Leg Room (in)
38.1 32.9
Front Head Room (in)
40.8 38.6
Second Hip Room (in)
55 55.7
Front Shoulder Room (in)
58.1 57.8
Third Shoulder Room (in)
- NA
Third Leg Room (in)
- NA
Third Hip Room (in)
- NA
Third Head Room (in)
- NA
Exterior Dimensions
Min Ground Clearance (in)
8.7 9
Length, Overall (in)
189.6 190.7
Height, Overall (in)
66.1 71.5
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.2 63.2
Wheelbase (in)
108.1 109.8
Liftover Height (in)
27.9 -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.4 75.8
Track Width, Front (in)
61.8 63.2
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
73.3 89.7
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
41.8 -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
35.5 47.2
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 47.2
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
46.3 -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
32.5 -
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 12.3
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.4 13.3
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
- 4-Wheel
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.5 23
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.1 37.4
Tires
Spare Tire Size
Compact Full-Size
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/65HR17 P245/60SR20
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Front Tire Size
P225/65HR17 P245/60SR20
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2700 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2700 5000
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
2700 5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
270 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
270 500
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3622 -
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
- 2998
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
- 6100
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
- 3439
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7 20 X 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7 20 X 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Full-Size
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110 -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
490 750
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
- 750
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
174 @ 4000 278 @ 4400
Engine Order Code
NA NA
Displacement
2.5 L/152 4.0 L/241
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
175 @ 5800 270 @ 5600
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded H-4 Regular Unleaded V-6
Fuel System
Sequential MPI Sequential MPI
Engine Oil Cooler
- None
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
25 17
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
28 18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
32 21
Transmission
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.58 - 0.62 3.52
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.11 -
Trans Type
6 5
Drivetrain
All Wheel Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.67 3.22
Trans Order Code
NA NA
Trans Description Cont.
CVT w/OD Automatic w/OD
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.72
Trans PTO Access
- No
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
- 2.04
Transfer Case Power Take Off
- No
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 1.00
Transfer Case Model
- None
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
- 1.40
Summary
Vehicle Name
Subaru Outback Toyota 4Runner
Body Style
Sport Utility Sport Utility
Body Code
- S
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Double Wishbone Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Double Wishbone -
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut -
Axle Type - Rear
- Rigid Axle
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
- 3.73
Axle Type - Front
- Independent
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
- 3.73
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.3 9.8
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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