2020 Subaru Outback vs. Its Competition

2020 Subaru Outback - Best Car To Buy 2020
Aaron Cole Aaron Cole Managing Editor

Among wagons, the Subaru Outback is closer to the Buick Regal TourX and Volvo V60, that offer versatile shapes and turbo-4 power.

The Buick doesn’t have the same off-roading abilities as the Outback, and the V60 and V60 Cross Country are more expensive than the Subaru.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is no stranger to the wilderness but isn’t as efficient.

The Santa Fe is a similar value, but opting for the turbo-4 adds to the bottom line.

The Forester is just across the showroom, and is closer to a typical crossover in looks.

2020 Subaru Outback - Best Car To Buy 20202020 Subaru Outback
2020 Hyundai Santa Fe2020 Hyundai Santa Fe
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Forester
2019 Volvo V60 R-Design2020 Volvo V60
Quick Specs
6.8
The 2020 Subaru Outback is more refined than ever and features the same, remarkable off-road capability.
7.0
The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe is a sure bet for safety, space, and swiftness.
6.5
The 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee impresses with style and performance, but lags behind in safety and fuel economy.
6.8
The 2020 Subaru Forester is an incredible value among compact crossovers and a former Best Car To Buy winner.
MSRP From    
$26,645$26,275$32,150$24,495$39,650
Gas Mileage    
23 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy20 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy11 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy26 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy22 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy
Engine    
Regular Unleaded H-4Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded V-6Regular Unleaded H-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
EPA Class    
Small SUV 4WDSmall SUV 2WDStandard SUV 2WDSmall SUV 4WDSmall Station Wagons
Style Name    
CVTSE 2.4L Automatic FWDAltitude 4x2CVTT5 FWD Momentum
Drivetrain    
All Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveAll Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity    
55555
Passenger Doors    
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style    
Sport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilityWagon
Transmission    
CVT w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODCVT w/ODAutomatic w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
 2020 Subaru Outback vs. 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe2020 Subaru Outback vs. 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee2020 Subaru Outback vs. 2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Outback vs. 2020 Volvo V60