Subaru Outback vs. the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4
Compare the Subaru Outback to the Midsize Crossover Competition near Albany and Troy, NY
A midsize crossover with a wagon provenance, the Subaru Outback stays true to its roots with outstanding versatility and comfortable and confident drivability. The Outback offers roomy and refined accommodations, ample cargo capacity, and a smooth ride. It's also nicely equipped with standard features like STARLINK® Multimedia and Subaru EyeSight® driver-assistance technologies. And with attributes like Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive, X-MODE traction control, and an 8.7-inch ground clearance, the Outback delivers sure-footed control for all seasons.
 Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4
Accommodations and Versatility
The Subaru Outback is impressively spacious, offering more personal space for your passengers. The Outback's front headroom and legroom exceed the RAV4 by 0.6 inches and 1.8 inches, respectively. And rear-seat riders are sure to appreciate the additional 1.7 inches of legroom.
Outback provides more practicality, with 75.7 cubic feet of max cargo capacity. Additionally, standard raised roof rails with crossbars provide more options for transporting your adventure gear and equipment. The RAV4's max cargo capacity tops out at 69.8 cubic feet, and raised roof rails are only offered on two of its specialty tiers.
Capability
The Subaru Outback comes standard with capability-enhancing features like Subaru's Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive and X-MODE advanced traction management system, giving it impressive capability on rough terrain and in inclement weather. Additionally, XT and Wilderness models boast enhanced performance from a 2.4-liter turbocharged BOXER engine (260 hp, 277 lb-ft). AWD is only standard on the RAV4's specialty trims, and a turbocharged powerplant isn't offered.
Safety and Technology
The Outback and RAV4 both demonstrate their automaker's commitment to safety with driver-assist systems installed in every trim level, including collision mitigation, lane-keeping, and adaptive cruise control. But the Outback also comes standard with steering-adaptive LED headlights-a feature unavailable to the RAV4. And while both models have standard 7-inch touchscreens with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on their base tiers, all but the base Outback trim equip an 11.6-inch display. The RAV4's optional display is only 8 inches.
Subaru Outback vs. Honda CR-V
Space and Utility
While the Subaru Outback and Honda CR-V's passenger and cargo measurements are similar, The Outback offers an extra 1.5 inches of legroom for front-seat passengers. Additionally, second-row passengers will enjoy 1.8 inches more shoulder room and 5.3 inches more hip room.
Outback comes standard with raised roof rails and equips a ladder-type roof rack (700lb static load limit) on Wilderness models. It also offers a 3,500 max towing capacity when properly equipped. CR-V only offers basic roof rails, and they're limited to its top tier. Plus, CR-V's tow rating maxes out at 1,500 pounds.
Capability
Features like Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive, X-MODE traction management, and 8.7 inches of ground clearance are standard on the Outback, giving it superior capability on and off the asphalt. The CR-V only offers standard AWD on its top tier, and it's not as suitable off-road.
Infotainment
The Subaru Outback comes standard with dual 7-inch touchscreens and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. And if you choose any other trim, you'll get a larger high-res 11.6-inch display. The CR-V's base model has a basic five-inch display without advanced smartphone integration. Other models get a 7-inch touchscreen, but you won't find a larger display in the lineup.
 Test-Drive a New Subaru Outback near Schenectady, NY
For more information about the Subaru Outback and its available trims and options, financing offers, and ordering opportunities, reach out to Capitaland Subaru at your convenience. And if you'd like to experience for yourself what makes the Outback and great pick for your Upstate New York drives, we welcome you to visit our Glenville, NY, dealership for a test drive. We'll be happy to show you around.
