Compare 2021 Subaru Outback vs. 2021 Toyota RAV4

Serving Kennesaw, GA

The 2021 Subaru Outback at Subaru of Kennesaw is a popular SUV for its versatility, rugged design, performance, and top-notch creature comforts. When you contact the friendly and helpful staff at Subaru of Kennesaw, they'll help you set up a 2021 Subaru Outback online test drive to find out all the details about the 2021 Outback and the fresh wave of changes that come with it. This year's Outback adds some more safety technology, including more standard safety equipment to make each trim level more family-friendly. With an online test drive you'll be able to try out the Subaru's latest updates for yourself, including a back seat reminder that alerts you to check for pets or children in the back seat. A standard seat-belt reminder is another new safety item for the Outback. LED headlights are also now standard. The Subaru Outback still has best-in-class ground clearance that makes it a better option for intrepid off-road adventures than its competitors, including the 2021 Toyota RAV4. The Subaru Outback has a more comfortable interior than the Toyota as well, and its cabin is packed with more safety and technology features.

Performance

The 2021 Subaru Outback at Subaru of Kennesaw is available with two engines to meet your requirements for power and performance. The standard engine powering the Outback in 2021 is a 2.5L engine with four cylinders. The Subaru's engine is capable of 182 HP and over 175 LB-FT in torque. You'll get a continuously variable automatic transmission with the standard engine, along with all-wheel drive. If you want more power and a higher tow rating, you can also ask to try out the second turbo four-cylinder engine instead, which powers the Onyx Edition XT as a standard engine. The second engine gives the Subaru more power at an output of 260 HP, and its torque increases to 277 LB-FT. The Toyota RAV4 is powered by a four-cylinder engine as well, but the Toyota's top power output is only slightly over 200 HP. One transmission comes with the Toyota, and it only has all-wheel drive as an upgrade.

Interior and Design

With all of its new updates this year, the 2021 Subaru Outback at Subaru of Kennesaw has one of the most desirable and contemporary cabins in its class. The Outback has a range of seating materials, safety aids, technology, and storage spaces to make your car rides more enjoyable. The Subaru Outback starts out with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, which are supported through the Subaru's standard seven-inch infotainment display screen. Automatic climate control and cloth upholstery are other standard items. The second trim level of the 2021 Outback, which is called the Premium, adds on some other conveniences including heated front seats and a leather steering wheel. The Premium also has a larger 11.6-inch infotainment display screen. This trim is eligible for a sunroof, a hands-free liftgate, and navigation, which are all offered through an available package. The Limited trim adds heated back-row seating, leather upholstery, and a Harman Kardon sound system. With the Touring trim you'll get upgraded leather upholstery and ventilated front seats. The Onyx Edition XT brings with it hill descent control, a front-view camera, and unique styling details. While the Toyota RAV4 also has a seven-inch display screen at the base level, the largest available touchscreen it offers is an eight-inch display. The Toyota doesn't upgrade its infotainment center until almost the top trim level. A camera system and sunroof, which are standard on the 2021 Subaru Outback, are only optional with the Toyota.

Style

In 2021, the Subaru Outback adds adaptive LED headlights as a standard exterior feature, which you can check out with an online test drive. Roof rails are also included, and the base trim has alloy wheels. The Toyota RAV4 has LED lights, but adaptive headlights are not available, and roof rails are only added further up the line. Overall, the Outback has a sportier and more distinctive exterior shell.

Contact Subaru of Kennesaw to arrange a 2021 Subaru Outback online test drive.

*All figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.