Volkswagen Golf Alltrack vs Subaru Outback
Overview | |
Years produced2000-Present | Years produced2017-2019 |
MSRP$34,995 | MSRP$25,850 |
Listings9102 | Listings277 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummaryThe redesigned 2026 Subaru Outback may look like an SUV, but it retains all the advantages of its wagon predecessors. It's as impressive off-road as it is comfortable on pavement, while numerous feature enhancements are clear indications that Subaru pays close attention to how its customers use their vehicles. Verdict: In terms of price, performance, and practicality, we found no notable flaws with the redesigned Outback, making it a top choice for adventure-bound shoppers. | |
Reviews SummaryTried and true, the formula behind the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack is nothing new. Take a station wagon, add all-wheel drive and SUV styling cues, raise the suspension a bit, and solve for a variety of daily driving requirements. AMC did it in the 1980s. Subaru did it in the 1990s. And now Volkswagen is doing it in the 2010s. Consider me a fan of Germany’s take on an old recipe. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 180 hp H4 | Engine1.8L 170 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower180 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower170 hp @ 4500 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 180 hp H4 | Engine Name1.8L 170 hp I4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | Torque199 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower180 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower170 hp @ 4500 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space34.6 cu ft | Cargo Space30.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3741 lbs | Curb Weight3422 lbs |
Height67.5 in | Height59.7 in |
Length191.7 in | Length180.2 in |
Width82.9 in | Width70.8 in |
Wheelbase108.1 in | Wheelbase103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1012 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2700 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2000-Present | 2017-2019 |
MSRP | $34,995 | $25,850 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 8.2 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | The redesigned 2026 Subaru Outback may look like an SUV, but it retains all the advantages of its wagon predecessors. It's as impressive off-road as it is comfortable on pavement, while numerous feature enhancements are clear indications that Subaru pays close attention to how its customers use their vehicles. Verdict: In terms of price, performance, and practicality, we found no notable flaws with the redesigned Outback, making it a top choice for adventure-bound shoppers. | Tried and true, the formula behind the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack is nothing new. Take a station wagon, add all-wheel drive and SUV styling cues, raise the suspension a bit, and solve for a variety of daily driving requirements. AMC did it in the 1980s. Subaru did it in the 1990s. And now Volkswagen is doing it in the 2010s. Consider me a fan of Germany’s take on an old recipe. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 180 hp H4 | 1.8L 170 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 180 hp @ 5800 rpm | 170 hp @ 4500 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 180 hp H4 | 1.8L 170 hp I4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 199 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 180 hp @ 5800 rpm | 170 hp @ 4500 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 34.6 cu ft | 30.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3741 lbs | 3422 lbs |
Height | 67.5 in | 59.7 in |
Length | 191.7 in | 180.2 in |
Width | 82.9 in | 70.8 in |
Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1012 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2700 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
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