2023 Subaru Outback vs 2023 Toyota Rav4

Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4: Compare Crossover SUVs in Riverhead

A midsize crossover with wagon roots, the Subaru Outback delivers a superb blend of comfort, practicality, and drivability. It offers spacious seating, flexible cargo capacity, and appealing standard features, including Subaru EyeSight® advanced driver aids STARLINK® infotainment. Plus, with Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive, X-MODE traction management, and a tall ride height, its abilities extend beyond the asphalt.

If you're looking to trade in your daily driver for something a little more adventurous, the Subaru Outback is a compelling choice. And you can find the ideal configuration for your Long Island lifestyle at Riverhead Bay Subaru. Here's a look at how it measures up to a prominent competitor, the Toyota RAV4.

Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4: Accommodations and Utility

The Subaru Outback is impressively spacious, with more personal space for your passengers than the Toyota RAV4. The Outback offers an extra 0.6 inches of headroom and an additional 1.8 inches of legroom compared to the RAV. Additionally, rear-seat occupants are sure to appreciate the Outback's 39.5 inches of legroom compared to the RAV4's 37.8.

Cargo space is typically a primary reason for choosing an SUV. While you'll find ample amounts in both models, the Outback provides even more practicality, with 75.7 cubic feet of max storage capacity, compared to the RAV4's 69.8. The Outback also comes standard with raised roof rails for adventure gear and equipment that won't fit inside, a feature the RAV4 limits to two specialty trims.

Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4: Performance

The Subaru Outback and RAV4 both have standard 2.5-liter engines. But if you're seeking something more potent to power your Smithville outings, the Outback equips XT and Wilderness models with a turbocharged 2.4-liter powerplant rated at 260 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque. The RAV4 doesn't have a comparable turbocharged option.

Every Subaru Outback comes with Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive, providing enhanced control and stability in low-grip situations. You'll also get an advanced X-MODE traction management system with hill-descent control for more sure-footed confidence on and off the road. The Toyota RAV4 offers available AWD, but it's only standard on select specialty trims.

Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4: Technology

The Outback and RAV4 exhibit their company's commitment to safety with advanced driver-assistance technologies equipped standard on every trim, including forward collision mitigation, lane-keeping, and adaptive cruise control. However, the Outback comes standard with steering-adaptive headlights and offers reverse automatic braking as an option, features unavailable in the RAV4's lineup.

The Subaru Outback comes standard with dual 7-inch STARLINK® touchscreens and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto for intuitive smartphone access. Step up just one level from the base trim, and you'll get a vivid 11.6-inch touch display and wireless smartphone integration, providing convenient and cable-free connectivity. Most RAV4 models have an 8-inch touchscreen, while the optional 10.5-inch display is limited to the top two tiers.

Test Drive a New Subaru Outback near Brentwood and Sayville

For more information about the latest Subaru models and their available features, financing opportunities, and ordering options, please reach out to Riverhead Bay Subaru at your convenience. If you'd like a closer look at Outback's accommodations, amenities, and drivability, we invite you to stop by our Long Island Subaru dealership, where you can get behind the wheel and take one for a spin. It will be our pleasure to assist you.

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