2021 Subaru Outback vs 2021 Toyota 4Runner

2021 Subaru Outback

#8 in Crossover SUVs

2021 Toyota 4Runner

#17 in Mid-Size SUVs

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CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Outback CVT	26	33	$25,187	$26,795
Outback Limited CVT	26	33	$31,451	$33,595
Outback Limited XT CVT	23	30	$35,451	$37,995
Outback Onyx Edition XT CVT	23	30	$32,875	$35,145
Outback Premium CVT	26	33	$27,318	$29,045
Outback Touring CVT	26	33	$35,034	$37,495
Outback Touring XT CVT	23	30	$37,240	$39,945

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Limited 2WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4Runner Limited 2WD	16	19	$42,014	$45,670
4Runner Limited 4WD	16	19	$43,888	$47,705
4Runner Nightshade 2WD	16	19	$43,316	$47,085
4Runner Nightshade 4WD	16	19	$45,189	$49,120
4Runner SR5 2WD	16	19	$33,823	$36,765
4Runner SR5 4WD	16	19	$35,548	$38,640
4Runner SR5 Premium 2WD	16	19	$36,638	$39,825
4Runner SR5 Premium 4WD	16	19	$38,364	$41,700
4Runner TRD Off Road 4WD	16	19	$37,471	$40,730
4Runner TRD Off Road Premium 4WD	16	19	$39,858	$43,325
4Runner TRD Pro 4WD	16	19	$46,684	$50,745
4Runner Trail Special Edition 2WD	16	19	$35,639	$38,740
4Runner Trail Special Edition 4WD	16	19	$37,363	$40,615
4Runner Venture 4WD	16	19	$41,302	$44,895

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$25,187

$42,014

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$26,795

$45,670

Monthly Payment Estimate

$447 / month

$761 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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5.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Subaru Outback hangs on to its remarkably rugged stance as it grows more refined than ever.

The 2021 Toyota 4Runner is a hugely capable and cool throwback SUV with a modern price attached.

TCC Likes

Capable as ever
Big 11.6-inch touchscreen
A roomy interior

Very capable
Good looks
Big touchscreen

TCC Dislikes

Careful styling
Moderate acceleration from base engine
Needs more small-item storage

Outdated crash-test scores
Old interior
Dismal fuel economy

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

16 mpg

Highway

33 mpg

19 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

109

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

56.5

Second Leg Room (in)

39.5

32.9

Front Head Room (in)

40.1

38.6

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

54.8

55.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.1

57.8

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

38.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.4

57.8

Front Leg Room (in)

42.8

41.7

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Third Leg Room (in)

Third Hip Room (in)

Third Head Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

63.2

Wheelbase (in)

108.1

109.8

Liftover Height (in)

28.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.8

Track Width, Front (in)

61.8

63.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.7

Length, Overall (in)

191.3

190.7

Height, Overall (in)

66.4

71.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

32.5

47.2

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

43.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

32.5

47.2

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

45.2

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

32.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

75.7

89.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

12.3

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

13.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.1

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/65HR17

P245/60SR20

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/65HR17

P245/60SR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Full-Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

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)

3635

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

2998

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6100

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

3439

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

20 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Full-Size

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

20 X 7.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

176 @ 4400

278 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

4.0 L/241

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

182 @ 5800

270 @ 5600

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded H-4

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Engine Oil Cooler

None

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.90

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Rear Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.38

3.22

Trans Order Code

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.07 - 0.84

3.52

Trans PTO Access

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Transfer Case Model

None

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.40

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Summary

Vehicle Name

Subaru Outback

Toyota 4Runner

Body Style

Sport Utility

Body Code

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

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

6.1

10.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

750

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

750

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

2021 Subaru Outback

2021 Outback kept in good supply
Lease: From $249 for 36 months
Rebates: None, shop dealers for best pricing
Finance: From 0% APR for 63 months

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2021 Toyota 4Runner

2021 4Runner is available
Lease: $477/mo. (est.)
Finance: No financing offers
Rebate: Up to $1,000 off

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