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2018 Subaru Outback
MSRP $29,295 - $42,195
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2018 Toyota RAV4
MSRP $27,750 - $42,145
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Mechanical
Engine
Regular Unleaded H-4 Regular Unleaded H-6
Gas/Electric I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement
2.5 L/150 3.6 L/222
2.5 L/152
Fuel System
Sequential MPI
Sequential MPI
Horsepower
175 hp @ 5800 rpm 256 hp @ 6000 rpm
194 hp @ 5700 rpm 176 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
174 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 247 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
152 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm 172 ft-lb @ 4100 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Lineartronic CVT -inc: Continuously Variable Transmission, lock-up torque converter, paddle shifters, manual mode, transmission shift lock, X-mode and Subaru symmetrical full-time All-Wheel Drive system: Electronically controlled multi-plate transfer clutch High-Torque Lineartronic CVT -inc: Continuously Variable Transmission, lock-up torque converter, paddle shifters, manual mode, transmission shift lock, X-mode and Subaru symmetrical full-time All-Wheel Drive system: Electronically controlled multi-plate transfer clutch
Continuously Variable (CVT) -inc: gate type shifter and transmission cooler 6-Speed Automatic Super ECT -inc: sequential shift mode, gate type shifter and transmission cooler
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Hybrid Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
9.4 - 12.0 L/100 km
6.9 - 10.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.3 - 8.7 L/100 km
7.8 - 8.4 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.3 - 12.0 L/100 km
6.9 - 10.7 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L
56.0 - 60.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
973 - 1,036 mm
988 - 1,011 mm
Front Leg Room
1,090 mm
1,082 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,476 mm
1,455 mm
Rear Head Room
988 mm
988 mm
Rear Leg Room
968 mm
945 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,455 mm
1,407 mm
Third Row Head Room
N/A
N/A
Third Row Leg Room
N/A
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
N/A
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to First Row
2076 L
1999 - 2081 L
Cargo Volume to Second Row
1005 L
1011 - 1090 L
Cargo Volume to Third Row
1005 L
1011 - 1090 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,746 mm
2,659 mm
Length, Overall
4,823 mm
4,600 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,839 mm
1,844 mm
Height, Overall
1,679 mm
1,704 mm
Min Ground Clearance
221 mm
155 - 178 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,656 - 1,750 kg
1,555 - 1,775 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/65HR17 P225/60HR18
P225/65HR17 P235/55HR18
Rear Tire Size
P225/65HR17 P225/60HR18
P225/65HR17 P235/55HR18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Standard
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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