2019 Ford Explorer vs 2020 Subaru Outback
Overview | |
MSRP$32,365 | MSRP$26,645 |
Listings957 | Listings1048 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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2019 Ford Explorer Reviews Summary | |
2020 Subaru Outback Reviews SummarySubaru kept the wagon vibes rolling while the rest of the world fell in love with SUVs and crossovers. And, although the 2020 Outback is technically a midsize crossover, one look will have you remembering summer drives in an overstuffed station wagon down a busy highway, whether you actually took those trips or not. And that’s not a bad thing. The Outback has always provided utility, performance, and looks, and those things have made it Subaru’s top-selling model. With the updates for this sixth generation, I wouldn’t be surprised to see America falling in love with the station wagon again. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine Name2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Torque255 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space21.0 cu ft | Cargo Space32.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight4443 lbs | Curb Weight3634 lbs |
Height70.0 in | Height66.1 in |
Length198.3 in | Length191.3 in |
Width90.2 in | Width82.0 in |
Wheelbase112.8 in | Wheelbase108.1 in |
Maximum Payload1717 lbs | Maximum Payload1071 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2700 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $32,365 | $26,645 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Subaru kept the wagon vibes rolling while the rest of the world fell in love with SUVs and crossovers. And, although the 2020 Outback is technically a midsize crossover, one look will have you remembering summer drives in an overstuffed station wagon down a busy highway, whether you actually took those trips or not. And that’s not a bad thing. The Outback has always provided utility, performance, and looks, and those things have made it Subaru’s top-selling model. With the updates for this sixth generation, I wouldn’t be surprised to see America falling in love with the station wagon again. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6500 rpm | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Torque | 255 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6500 rpm | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 21.0 cu ft | 32.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4443 lbs | 3634 lbs |
Height | 70.0 in | 66.1 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 191.3 in |
Width | 90.2 in | 82.0 in |
Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 108.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1717 lbs | 1071 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | 2700 lbs |

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