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How Does the New Subaru Outback Lineup Compare to the Toyota RAV4?

Are you shopping for the right new crossover SUV to fit your lifestyle and needs the best? At Subaru Santa Monica, we have a large selection of new Subaru Outback models for sale, and with spacious seating for five, ample cargo space, cutting-edge features, and a strong performance, we're sure that we have an Outback model that's right for you. Whether you're shopping for the right new family vehicle in Santa Monica or you want an SUV that fits your active lifestyle and favorite outdoor activities, you can find everything you're looking for in a new Outback model today.

We're here to help make your shopping experience easy and enjoyable, which starts with providing you with all the right information. To help you understand what makes the new Subaru Outback lineup so special, we're going to compare it to the new Toyota RAV4, giving you a side-by-side look at some of the many things the Outback lineup does best compared to one of its top competitors.

2025 Subaru Outback vs. Toyota RAV4

Performance

Performance

Whether you're driving in West Hollywood or you're traveling off-road on vacation with your family and friends, the new Subaru Outback lineup lets you enjoy the best possible traction, control, and handling wherever you go with standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive in every model. Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive delivers legendary capability on an off the road by always sending power to all four-wheels and automatically diverting it to the wheels with the most traction if any should slip. The Toyota RAV4 lineup has standard front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is available on all RAV4 models, but it will cost more.

Performance

Two engine options are available across the new Subaru Outback lineup. The first is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 182-horsepower and 176 pounds-feet of torque. The other half of the Outback lineup uses a stronger and sportier 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 260-horsepower and 277 pounds-feet of torque. The Toyota RAV4 lineup only offers one engine option, a standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 203-horsepower.

Do you need a vehicle that can tow a trailer around Burbank? The new Subaru Outback lineup offers more standard towing capacity than the Toyota RAV4. The Outback has 2,700 pounds of standard towing capacity, with up to 3,500 pounds of maximum towing capacity when properly equipped. The Toyota RAV4 lineup offers 1,500 pounds of standard towing, and only the highest trim level offers up to 3,500 pounds of maximum towing capacity.

Tech

Technology Features

All the new Subaru Outback models come with a cutting-edge infotainment system to keep you connected and give you full control of your smartphone and other features as you travel around Torrance, CA or across the country. The Subaru Starlink multimedia system is standard in all Outback models and comes on either dual 7-inch touchscreen displays in the Base trim level, or on a large 11.6-inch vertical touchscreen display in all other Outback models. The Toyota RAV4 lineup also features a standard touchscreen display, but it comes on either an 8-inch or available 10.5-inch touchscreen display.

Size

Size

You and your passengers can stretch out and relax on every outing in a new Subaru Outback model thanks to 109 cubic feet of passenger volume in every model. The Toyota RAV4 lineup offers 98.9 cubic feet of passenger volume in all models.

Come See All Our New Subaru Models in Person Today

We invite you to make the short trip from Redondo Beach to explore all our new Subaru vehicles in person and learn more about which model is right for you. We also have a range of used vehicles for sale and are happy to work with anyone to find the vehicle of their dreams today.

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