2021 Subaru Outback vs 2021 Volvo S60

2021 Subaru Outback

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2021 Volvo S60

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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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Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S60 Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription	N/A	N/A	$47,611	$50,650
S60 Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Polestar	N/A	N/A	$60,912	$64,800
S60 Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV R-Design	N/A	N/A	$47,611	$50,650
S60 Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV R-Design Expression	N/A	N/A	$44,791	$47,650
S60 T5 AWD Inscription	22	33	$41,595	$44,250
S60 T5 AWD Momentum	22	33	$38,775	$41,250
S60 T5 AWD R-Design	22	33	$41,595	$44,250
S60 T5 FWD Inscription	23	34	$39,433	$41,950
S60 T5 FWD Momentum	23	34	$36,613	$38,950
S60 T5 FWD R-Design	23	34	$39,433	$41,950
S60 T6 AWD Inscription	21	32	$45,120	$48,000
S60 T6 AWD Momentum	21	32	$39,715	$42,250
S60 T6 AWD R-Design	21	32	$45,120	$48,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$25,187

$47,611

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$26,795

$50,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$447 / month

$844 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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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 Volvo S60 puts power in balance with grace.

TCC Likes

Capable as ever
Big 11.6-inch touchscreen
A roomy interior

Potent turbo engine range
First-class seats
Minimalist cabin design

TCC Dislikes

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

Cramped rear seat
Small trunk
Polestar Engineered is pricey

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

0 mpg

Highway

33 mpg

0 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

109

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

55.3

Second Leg Room (in)

39.5

35.2

Front Head Room (in)

40.1

37.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

54.8

53.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.1

56.1

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

37.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.4

54.5

Front Leg Room (in)

42.8

42.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

108.1

113.1

Liftover Height (in)

28.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.8

Track Width, Front (in)

61.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.7

5.8

Length, Overall (in)

191.3

187.4

Height, Overall (in)

66.4

56.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

32.5

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

43.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

32.5

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

45.2

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

32.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

75.7

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

Trunk Volume (ft³)

11.6

Brakes

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

11.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

15.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.1

37.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P225/65HR17

P235/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/65HR17

P235/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2700

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2700

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2700

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

270

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

270

200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3635

4447

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 8

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

176 @ 4400

472

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

182 @ 5800

400 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded H-4

Turbo/Supercharger Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range (mi)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.90

3.08

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

0.67

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.38

4.01

Trans Order Code

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.81

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.07 - 0.84

5.25

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.03

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.46

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

Summary

Vehicle Name

Subaru Outback

Volvo S60

Body Style

Sport Utility

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

6.1

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

800

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

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
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Finance: From 0% APR for 63 months

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2021 Volvo S60

2021 Volvo S60 kept in good supply
Lease: From $349 for 36 months
Rebates: Up to $3,000 off
Finance: From 0.9% APR for 60 months + $1,000 bonus

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