Subaru Outback vs Toyota 4Runner (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$7,120

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Outback Premium AWD vs 4Runner SR5 2WD
Measure	Outback	4Runner	Winner
MSRP + destination	$36,445	$43,565	Outback
Horsepower	180 hp	278 hp	4Runner
Torque	178 lb-ft	317 lb-ft	4Runner
MPG combined	27 mpg	22 mpg	Outback
Cargo, max	80.5 cu ft	90.2 cu ft	4Runner
Cargo, seats up	34.6 cu ft	48.4 cu ft	4Runner
Rear legroom	39.5 in	34.8 in	Outback
Front legroom	43.0 in	41.8 in	Outback
Length	191.7 in	194.9 in	Not scored
Width	74.0 in	77.9 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,741 lb	4,455 lb to 4,870 lb	N/A
Towing	2,700 lb	6,000 lb	4Runner
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	8.7 in	N/A	N/A
0-60 mph	7.9 s estimate	N/A	N/A
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Outback Premium AWD $34,995	4Runner SR5 2WD $42,270	$7,275
4Runner SR5 2WD $42,270	Outback Limited AWD $41,715	$555

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Outback costs $9,059 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: 4Runner wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.