If you’ve been searching for a spacious, feature-packed SUV that can help you explore Grapevine, Fort Worth, and Dallas, Texas, the Subaru Outback and Toyota RAV4 should be on your radar! Both vehicles have a lot to offer, but which is right for you?
To help you decide, our team at Sam Pack’s Five Star Subaru created this Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4 comparison. We’ll go over the specs and features both vehicles have to offer so that you can see which is better suited to your needs.
If you spend a lot of time on the road, you’ll need to be behind the wheel of a vehicle that has plenty of room for everyone to stretch out. Thanks to their spacious cabins, the Subaru Outback and Toyota RAV4 help to ensure everyone is comfortable as you drive.
For example, the Subaru Outback and Toyota RAV4 both offer the following amounts of legroom:
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Front Legroom |
Back Legroom |
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Subaru Outback |
42.8 inches |
39.5 inches |
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Toyota RAV4 |
41 inches |
37.8 inches |
While both vehicles are spacious, the Subaru Outback offers more room for people in both the front and back rows, so you can feel confident that everyone will be comfortable during long drives.
Additionally, the Subaru Outback has a passenger volume of 109 cubic feet. Unfortunately, the Toyota RAV4 offers less space with a passenger volume of 98.9 cubic feet.
During long drives, you’ll want to have access to high-tech features that will keep you and your passengers entertained. Luckily, both the Subaru Outback and Toyota RAV4 offer advanced infotainment systems that will make every journey more enjoyable.
For example, both SUVs come standard with a 7.0-inch display that’s compatible with the following:
- Apple CarPlay®
- Android Auto™
- Bluetooth®
These allow you to connect your compatible smartphone to your in-car display and access your maps, apps, music, and more while on the go.
For even more enhanced features, the Subaru Outback offers an available STARLINK® 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system. The Toyota RAV4, in comparison, only offers a Premium Audio, Dynamic Navigation system with an 8-inch display.
No matter where the road takes you, you’ll want to ensure you and your passengers are protected when seated in your SUV. Both the Subaru Outback and Toyota RAV4 take safety seriously and come with a variety of standard safety systems, such as:
- Pre-collision Braking
- Lane Departure and Sway Warning
- Rear-Vision Camera
With these systems in place, you can have peace of mind knowing your SUV is looking out for you whenever you get behind the wheel.
Additionally, the Toyota RAV4 comes standard with Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. The Subaru Outback offers a similar Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control but takes this feature one step further by including Lane Centering.
We hope this Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4 comparison is helpful for drivers who are looking to learn more about these SUVs. If you decide that the Subaru Outback is right for you, stop by Sam Pack’s Five Star Subaru to see it in person and learn more!
When you visit our dealership, a member of our team will show you the Subaru Outback up close and answer any questions you may have. You can even take it for a test drive around Grapevine, Fort Worth, and Dallas, TX, to see if it’s right for you.
