Compare 2024 Subaru Outback & 2024 Toyota Highlander

Price

$28895
$40720

Body Type Name

Wagon
SUV

Doors

4
4

Drivetrain Name

AWD
AWD

Engine Name

2.5L H4 182hp 178ft. lbs.
2.4L Turbo I4 265hp 310ft. lbs.

Horse Power

182
265

Engine Name

2.5L H4 182hp 178ft. lbs.
2.4L Turbo I4 265hp 310ft. lbs.

Cylinders

4
4

Aspiration

Naturally Aspirated
Turbo

Bore

3.7
3.44

Compression

12
11

Displacement

2.5
2.4

Oil capacity

4.2
5.3

Stroke

3.54
3.92

Valve timing

DVVT
VVT-i

Max hp

182 @5800
265 @6000

Max torque

178 @3700
310 @1700

Engine type

Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion

Cam type

DOHC
DOHC

Valves

16
16

Transmission Name

8-Speed Shiftable CVT
8-Speed Automatic w/Sequential Shift Mode

Transmission Style

Shiftable CVT
Shiftable Automatic

Fuel type

Gasoline
-

Combined MPG

28
-

Highway MPG

32
-

City MPG

26
-

Fuel Grade

Regular
-

Fuel quality

87
-

Fuel induction

DI
-

4WD type

full time
-

Auto start/stop

Yes
Yes

Battery

maintenance-free
-

Battery saver

Yes
-

Front shock type

gas
gas

Front spring type

coil
-

Front suspension classification

independent
independent

Front suspension type

lower control arms
lower control arms

Rear shock type

gas
gas

Rear spring type

coil
coil

Rear suspension classification

independent
independent

Rear suspension type

double wishbone
multi-link

Length

191.1
194.9

Wheelbase

108.1
112.2

Height

66.4
68.1

Ground Clearance

8.7
8.0

Width

82.0
76.0

Front Track Width

61.8
65.3

Rear Track Width

62.8
65.4

Interior Volume

141.6
157.8

Cargo Volume

32.6
16.0

Passenger Volume

109.0
141.8

Cargo Volume All Rear Seats Down

75.6
84.3

Gross Vehicle Weight Range

4001-5000
5001-6000

Curb Weight

3641
4332

Fuel Tank Capacity

18.5
17.9

Max Towing Capacity

2700
5000

Head Room 1st Row

40.1
41.2

Head Room 2nd Row/Rear

39.1
39.4

Hip Room 1st Row

55.5
57.2

Hip Room 2nd Row/Rear

54.8
57.0

Shoulder Room 1st Row

58.1
59.0

Shoulder Room 2nd Row/Rear

57.4
58.7

Leg Room 1st Row

42.8
42.0

Leg Room 2nd Row/Rear

39.5
38.7

Standard Seating

5
8

Max Seating

5
8

Seating Rows

2
3

Front Wheel Diameter

17.0
18.0

Rear Wheel Diameter

17.0
18.0

Front Wheel Size

17.0 x 7.0
18.0 x 8.0

Rear Wheel Size

17.0 x 7.0
18.0 x 8.0

Front Wheel Width

7.0
-

Rear Wheel Width

7.0
-

Tire Type

All Season
All Season

Front Tire Description

225/65R17 102H
P235/65R18 106V

Rear Tire Description

225/65R17 102H
P235/65R18 106V

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

-
5970

Gross Combined Weight Rating

-
10935

Tonnage

-
1/4

Basic Warranty (Months/Miles)

36/36000
-

Powertrain Warranty (Months/Miles)

60/60000
-

Roadside Assistance (Months/Miles)

36/36000
-

Antenna

diversity
-

Auxiliary Audio Input

Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone, jack, USB
Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone, USB

Internet radio app

AHA
-

Radio

AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display, voice operated
AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display, voice operated

Radio data system

yes
-

Satellite radio

SiriusXM
SiriusXM

Connected in-car apps

Google POIs, Google search, SiriusXM Travel Link, Yelp
Google POIs, Google search

Infotainment system

STARLINK
-

Infotainment screen size

7 in. (dual)
8 in.

Smartphone integration

Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay

Electronic messaging assistance

yes
-

Phone

yes
yes

Satellite communications

voice guided directions
-

Smart device app compatibility

MySubaru
-

Wi-Fi

hotspot compatible
-

Wireless

Bluetooth
-

Air filtration

yes
yes

Front air conditioning

automatic climate control
automatic climate control

Front air conditioning zones

single
dual

Clock

yes
yes

Digital odometer

yes
yes

External temperature display

yes
yes

Fuel economy display

MPG, range
MPG, range

Gauge

tachometer
tachometer

Instrument cluster screen size

4.2 in.
7 in.

Multi-function display

yes
yes

Trip odometer

yes
yes

Warnings and reminders

coolant temperature warning, lamp failure, low fuel level, low oil pressure, low washer fluid, maintenance due
coolant temperature warning, lamp failure, low fuel level, low oil pressure, maintenance due

Front headrests

2, adjustable
2, adjustable

Front seat type

bucket
bucket

Passenger seat manual adjustments

4, reclining
4, reclining

Rear seat folding

one-touch fold flat
flat

Rear seat type

60-40 split bench
60-40 split bench

Upholstery

cloth
cloth

Compass

-
no

Humidity/dewpoint sensors

-
yes

Heated steering wheel

-
no

Driver seat power adjustments

-
8, height, reclining

Rear vents

-
third row

Armrests

rear center with cupholders, rear folding
rear center with cupholders, rear folding

Floor mat material

carpet
-

Floor material

carpet
carpet

Floor mats

front, rear
-

Interior accents

metallic-tone
metallic-tone

Shift knob trim

simulated leather
leather

Steering wheel trim

urethane
leather

Adaptive stop and go cruise control

semi-automatic
semi-automatic

Assist handle

front, rear
front, rear

Center console

front console with armrest and storage, illuminated
front console with armrest and storage, organizer tray

Cupholders

front, rear
front, rear, third row

Multi-function remote

keyless entry, panic alarm, trunk release
panic alarm, proximity entry system, trunk release

One-touch windows

2
4

Overhead console

front
front

Power outlet(s)

12V cargo area, 12V front, USB front
two 12V front, USB front, USB-C front, USB-C rear

Power windows

lockout button
lockout button

Reading lights

front, rear
front, rear

Rearview mirror

manual day/night
manual day/night

Steering wheel

yes
yes

Steering wheel mounted controls

audio, cruise control, multi-function, paddle shifter, phone, voice control
audio, cruise control, multi-function, phone, voice control

Storage

cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback, grocery bag holder, in floor, sunglasses holder
accessory hook, cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback, grocery bag holder, in dash, in floor, sunglasses holder

Cargo Area Organizer

-
no

Tool kit

-
no

Remote engine start

-
no

Push-button start

-
yes

Capless fuel filler system

-
no

Footwell lights

-
no

cruise control

-
no

power steering

-
no

Door handle color

body-color
body-color

mirror color

body-color
-

Grille color

black with chrome accents
black

Mirror color

black
body-color

Rear bumper color

black
body-color

Rear Spoiler

yes
yes

Headlights

auto delay off, auto high beam dimmer, auto on/off, cornering, LED, self-leveling, wiper activated
auto delay off, auto high beam dimmer, auto on/off, LED

Side mirror adjustments

manual folding, power
manual folding, power

Roof rails

black
-

Spare tire mount location

inside
rear

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

yes
yes

Wheels

aluminum alloy
painted aluminum alloy

Front wipers

variable intermittent
variable intermittent

Liftgate window

fixed
fixed

Power windows

safety reverse
safety reverse

Rear wiper

auto-on in reverse, intermittent, with washer
auto-on in reverse, intermittent, with washer

Exhaust

-
hidden

Mudguards

-
front, rear

Taillights

-
LED

Airbag deactivation

occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger

Front airbags

dual
dual

Side airbags

front
front

Side curtain airbags

front, rear
front, rear, third row

ABS

yes
yes

Brake Assist

yes
-

Electronic parking brake

auto off
auto off

Automatic emergency braking

front
front, front pedestrian, intersection/junction turn

Child safety door locks

yes
yes

Child seat anchors

LATCH system
LATCH system

Lane Keeping Assistance

yes
yes

Pre-Collision Assist

yes
yes

Rear view camera

yes
yes

Emergency locking retractors

front
front

Front seatbelts

3-point
3-point

Rear seatbelts

3-point
3-point

Seatbelt force limiters

front
front

Seatbelt pretensioners

front
front

Seatbelt warning sensor

yes
yes

Anti-theft system

yes
yes

Electronic Stability Control

yes
yes

Traction control

yes
yes

First aid kit

-
no

Trailer stability control

-
yes

Hill holder control

-
no

Rearview monitor

-
no

Lane deviation sensors

-
no

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

-
no

Braking assist

-
no

Programmable safety key

-
no

Cross traffic alert

-
rear

Are you confused, which car should you buy 2024 Toyota Highlander or 2024 Subaru Outback?

Find out which car is best for you by comparing the two models on the basis of their Price, Engine Transmission, Fuel Performance, Safety, Warranty and more.

Pricing

2024 Subaru Outback price starts at $28,895 while 2024 Toyota Highlander price starts $40,720.

Fuel Economy

The Subaru Outback gets 26 MPG in the city, 32 MPG on the highway and 28 MPG combined. Comparatively, the Toyota Highlander gets 26 MPG in the city, 32 MPG on the highway and 34 MPG combined.

Infotainment

Subaru Outback entertainment system comes with 7 in. (dual) wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration while Toyota Highlander with 8 in. touchscreen display and with wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay integration.

Engine

The 2024 Subaru Outback is powered by a 2.5L H4 182hp 178ft. lbs. that produces 182 horsepower and 178 @3700 of torque. The 2024 Toyota Highlander has a 2.4L Turbo I4 265hp 310ft. lbs. that produces 265 horsepower and 310 @1700 of torque.

Transmission

The 2024 Subaru Outback comes with 8-Speed Shiftable CVT transmission, while the 2024 Toyota Highlander comes with a 8-Speed Automatic w/Sequential Shift Mode transmission.

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