Subaru Outback vs Volvo V60
Overview | |
MSRP$28,895 | MSRP$40,950 |
Average price$22,230 | Average price$26,508 |
Listings9154 | Listings736 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryIt dates back to the days of the raised station wagon, before a crossover was a must-have—or even a thing. It’s now in its sixth generation, and it was just refreshed last year, but while others have ballooned into mini-SUVs, the Outback has clung steadfastly to the station wagon shape. The 2024 Outback comes in Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Wilderness, Limited, and Touring trims, further differentiated by powertrain. Updates for this year include feature-enriched trim levels and trim-specific aesthetic tweaks. Verdict: Not everyone needs or wants a massive vehicle. With its higher ride height and excellent visibility, the Outback delivers the peace of mind many seek from an SUV in a smaller and more practical package. The broad trim spectrum means you can get a luxury experience at a lower price point or a no-nonsense version much cheaper. | |
Reviews SummaryStation wagons are to Volvo what pickup trucks are to Ford or Chevrolet. They’re this automaker’s bread and butter, vehicles that are integral to the Volvo brand and that represent a comfort zone for the Swedish automaker’s designers and engineers. So while wagons have been declining in popularity for decades, Volvo has stuck with them. The current-generation Volvo V60 was introduced for the 2019 model year as the wagon companion to the Volvo S60 sedan. Its closest competitor is the Audi A4 Allroad, a similarly-sized wagon from another luxury brand. Given the lack of choices, the V60 could also be cross-shopped against the larger Audi A6 Allroad and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, as well the Subaru Outback, which lacks a prestige badge but fills a similar functional niche. Because the V60 is relatively fresh, it gets no significant changes for the 2021 model year. Volvo offers the standard 2021 V60 in Momentum, Inscription, and R-Design trim levels but also has two spinoff versions of the wagon. The V60 T8 Polestar Engineered sports a plug-in hybrid powertrain, while the Volvo V60 Cross Country gets more SUV-like styling. We tested a Cross Country for this review. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 182 hp H4 | Engine2.0L 250 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower250 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 182 hp H4 | Engine Name2.0L 250 hp I4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower250 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space32.6 cu ft | Cargo Space22.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3641 lbs | Curb Weight3813 lbs |
Height66.4 in | Height56.6 in |
Length191.1 in | Length187.4 in |
Width82.0 in | Width80.3 in |
Wheelbase108.1 in | Wheelbase113.1 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1101 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2700 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $28,895 | $40,950 |
Average price | $22,230 | $26,508 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | It dates back to the days of the raised station wagon, before a crossover was a must-have—or even a thing. It’s now in its sixth generation, and it was just refreshed last year, but while others have ballooned into mini-SUVs, the Outback has clung steadfastly to the station wagon shape. The 2024 Outback comes in Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Wilderness, Limited, and Touring trims, further differentiated by powertrain. Updates for this year include feature-enriched trim levels and trim-specific aesthetic tweaks. Verdict: Not everyone needs or wants a massive vehicle. With its higher ride height and excellent visibility, the Outback delivers the peace of mind many seek from an SUV in a smaller and more practical package. The broad trim spectrum means you can get a luxury experience at a lower price point or a no-nonsense version much cheaper. | Station wagons are to Volvo what pickup trucks are to Ford or Chevrolet. They’re this automaker’s bread and butter, vehicles that are integral to the Volvo brand and that represent a comfort zone for the Swedish automaker’s designers and engineers. So while wagons have been declining in popularity for decades, Volvo has stuck with them. The current-generation Volvo V60 was introduced for the 2019 model year as the wagon companion to the Volvo S60 sedan. Its closest competitor is the Audi A4 Allroad, a similarly-sized wagon from another luxury brand. Given the lack of choices, the V60 could also be cross-shopped against the larger Audi A6 Allroad and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, as well the Subaru Outback, which lacks a prestige badge but fills a similar functional niche. Because the V60 is relatively fresh, it gets no significant changes for the 2021 model year. Volvo offers the standard 2021 V60 in Momentum, Inscription, and R-Design trim levels but also has two spinoff versions of the wagon. The V60 T8 Polestar Engineered sports a plug-in hybrid powertrain, while the Volvo V60 Cross Country gets more SUV-like styling. We tested a Cross Country for this review. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 182 hp H4 | 2.0L 250 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm | 250 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 182 hp H4 | 2.0L 250 hp I4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm | 250 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 32.6 cu ft | 22.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3641 lbs | 3813 lbs |
Height | 66.4 in | 56.6 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 187.4 in |
Width | 82.0 in | 80.3 in |
Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 113.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1101 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2700 lbs | 2000 lbs |
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