Subaru Outback vs Toyota RAV4 (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$3,095

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

Outback Premium AWD vs RAV4 LE FWD
Measure	Outback	RAV4	Winner
MSRP + destination	$36,445	$33,350	RAV4
Horsepower	180 hp	183 hp to 226 hp	N/A
Torque	178 lb-ft	163 lb-ft	Outback
MPG combined	27 mpg	43 mpg	RAV4
Cargo, max	80.5 cu ft	70.4 cu ft	Outback
Cargo, seats up	34.6 cu ft	37.8 cu ft	RAV4
Rear legroom	39.5 in	37.8 in	Outback
Front legroom	43.0 in	41.0 in	Outback
Length	191.7 in	181.0 in	Not scored
Width	74.0 in	72.8 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,741 lb	3,640 lb to 3,885 lb	N/A
Towing	2,700 lb	1,750 lb	Outback
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	8.7 in	8.1 in	Outback
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	RAV4 SE FWD $34,700	$295
RAV4 LE FWD $31,900	Outback Premium AWD $34,995	$3,095

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

RAV4 costs $6,270 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: Outback wins.

RAV4 wins if MPG weight is 6 or more.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.