If you've wanted a reliable and versatile vehicle that can both take on your day-to-day schedule and can be a great companion in the outdoors as well, the 2021 Subaru Outback is an excellent choice for you. Available now in our new inventory, this vehicle is a popular model from Subaru due to its power and capability.
There are a lot of hatchback vehicles that offer outdoor-friendly features, including the Toyota RAV4. And while the RAV4 is also a great SUV with plenty of off-roading features and excellent passenger space, the Outback does all these things a little bit better.
At Southern Oregon Subaru, we've chosen to give you a closer look at each of these vehicles, so you can see how well the Outback compares to the RAV4 in terms of interior, cargo, and performance features.
The 2021 Subaru Outback vs. the 2021 Toyota RAV4
Performance Features
- The Subaru Outback Has More Towing Capacity: For customers in Ashland who want to bring along a camper or a boat on your next weekend trip, the Outback offers approximately 2,700 pounds on most trim levels, compared to 1,500 pounds on the RAV4.
- The Subaru Outback Has Standard All-Wheel-Drive: The Outback comes with the signature symmetrical all-wheel drive from the brand standard on all trim levels, while the RAV4 comes with standard front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive an option on certain trims.
- The Subaru Outback Offers a More Efficient Transmission: The Outback comes with a standard continuously variable transmission, which helps the engine with seamless gear changes and allows the Outback to perform at peak efficiency to help with the fuel economy. The RAV4 does not have this option.
- The Subaru Outback Can Go Longer Between Fill-Ups: The Outback and the RAV4 have similar fuel economies. However, the Outback has a larger fuel tank at 18.5 gallons for a longer range between stops to the gas station.
- The Subaru Outback Has More Ground Clearance: At 8.7-inches of ground clearance, the Outback has slightly more clearance than the RAV4, which has 8.4-inches of clearance. This slight edge means you can feel secure taking on rugged terrain.
Interior Space and Cargo Capacity
- The Subaru Outback Has More Passenger Volume: Both of these vehicles are five-seater SUVs, and for drivers who want a little extra room for their passengers on long car trips, the Outback comes with more space than the RAV4. At 109 cubic-feet of passenger volume, the Outback offers more comfort and capability in the cabin.
- The Subaru Outback Has More Cargo Volume: Whether you're considering how much room you have for camping gear, or you want to know how many suitcases you can fit for the drive to the airport, you can feel confident in the amount of cargo space you get with the Outback. The Subaru has 75.7 cubic feet of cargo volume when you fold the rear seat, beating out the RAV4.
- The Subaru Outback Offers Great Interior Amenities: The Outback comes available with certain features you won't be able to find on the RAV4, like rear side window sunshades for comfort on sunny days, as well as an optional premium sound system from Harmon Kardon.
Get a Closer Look at the new Subaru Outback at Our Subaru Dealership Near Grants Pass
If you value reliability, comfort, and efficiency, you'll love the 2021 Subaru Outback. Want to see this model up close? We encourage our customers in Central Point to come to visit us at Southern Oregon Subaru for a test drive.
And once you've decided you'd like to bring one of our Subaru models home, you can start the financing process by filling out our online financing application.
We look forward to assisting you here at Southern Oregon Subaru in Medford!
