If you like the 2009 Subaru Outback, you might also consider the Volvo XC70, Audi A6 Avant, or Volkswagen Passat Wagon.
Although a number of the more upscale compact SUVs might be a substitute for the 2009 Subaru Outback, all of the rugged wagon alternatives are somewhat pricier.
The Passat wagon is a spacious and safe alternative; its 2.0T engine is both more fuel-efficient and more powerful than the Outback's standard engine.
But the 4Motion all-wheel-drive system is no longer available; the VR6 engine option is gone, too.
The Volvo XC70 costs just a few thousand more than a fully loaded Outback, yet it has a much more refined, distinctive interior that also feels a bit roomier.
The Volvo also excels in safety and safety features.
The Audi Avant wagon model is another possibility that's about the same size as the Outback, though it comes only in V-6 form, with all-wheel drive, and is priced well over $50,000.
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The 2009 Subaru Legacy Outback boasts more toughness than most wagons and is a good, practical alternative to tall, ungainly SUVs. |
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The 2009 Volvo XC70 combines the body of Volvo’s large V70 station wagon with more rugged styling cues and a taller stance—resulting in a more carlike alternative to mid-size sport-utility vehicles. |
| MSRP From | ||
| $22,295 | $45,100 | $37,250 |
| Gas Mileage | ||
| 17 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||
| Gas 4-Cyl | Gas V6 | Gas I6 |
| EPA Class | ||
| Mid-Size Station Wagon | Midsize | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Style Name | ||
| 4-Door H4 Manual | 4-Door Sedan 3.2L FrontTrak Premium | 4-Door Wagon 3.2L |
| Drivetrain | ||
| All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||
| 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||
| 4 Door Wagon | 4 Door Sedan | 5dr Wagon |
| Transmission | ||
| Manual | Automatic CVT | Automatic, |
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| 2009 Subaru Outback vs. 2009 Audi A6 | 2009 Subaru Outback vs. 2009 Volvo XC70 | |
