Toyota Tacoma vs Subaru Outback
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MSRP$31,500 | MSRP$29,995 |
Listings9689 | Listings9528 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe fourth-gen Tacoma is also the first Tacoma to share a platform with the larger Toyota Tundra. (The TNGA-F platform also underpins the Sequoia and the just-revived Land Cruiser.) It launches in six trim levels, each powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and the Tacoma's first-ever hybrid powertrain is due in the spring of 2024, along with two additional trims. We traveled to Malibu, CA to drive the all-new Tacoma in all of its gas-only guises. | |
Reviews SummaryOne of the nameplates that helped define the crossover craze now stands out as strikingly different. The 2025 Subaru Outback is one of the last remaining station wagons on the market. However, given that it's currently based on the soon-to-be-discontinued Subaru Legacy sedan, the Outback is likely to shift away from its current low-slung long-roof shape soon. That means this could be your last opportunity to park Crocodile Dundee’s favorite ride in your driveway. Verdict: The Outback offers a unique combination of practicality and value, but it’s held back by lackluster tech. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 228 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower228 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway32 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 228 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Torque243 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque176 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower228 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway32 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length73.5 in | Bed Length |
Cargo Space | Cargo Space32.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4145 lbs | Curb Weight3641 lbs |
Height74.0 in | Height66.4 in |
Length213.0 in | Length191.1 in |
Width76.9 in | Width82.0 in |
Wheelbase131.9 in | Wheelbase108.1 in |
Maximum Payload1460 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2700 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $31,500 | $29,995 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The fourth-gen Tacoma is also the first Tacoma to share a platform with the larger Toyota Tundra. (The TNGA-F platform also underpins the Sequoia and the just-revived Land Cruiser.) It launches in six trim levels, each powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and the Tacoma's first-ever hybrid powertrain is due in the spring of 2024, along with two additional trims. We traveled to Malibu, CA to drive the all-new Tacoma in all of its gas-only guises. | One of the nameplates that helped define the crossover craze now stands out as strikingly different. The 2025 Subaru Outback is one of the last remaining station wagons on the market. However, given that it's currently based on the soon-to-be-discontinued Subaru Legacy sedan, the Outback is likely to shift away from its current low-slung long-roof shape soon. That means this could be your last opportunity to park Crocodile Dundee’s favorite ride in your driveway. Verdict: The Outback offers a unique combination of practicality and value, but it’s held back by lackluster tech. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 228 hp I4 | 2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 5 |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 6000 rpm | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 32 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 228 hp I4 | 2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Torque | 243 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 176 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 6000 rpm | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 32 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 2 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 73.5 in | |
Cargo Space | 32.6 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 4145 lbs | 3641 lbs |
Height | 74.0 in | 66.4 in |
Length | 213.0 in | 191.1 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 82.0 in |
Wheelbase | 131.9 in | 108.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1460 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 2700 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
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