Subaru Outback vs Toyota Highlander
The key differences
The Toyota Highlander is the more powerful of the two: its strongest version makes 188 hp, 22 hp more than the Subaru Outback's best.
The Toyota Highlander is 181 mm (7 in) longer than the Subaru Outback.
Typical kerb weights are 2,025 kg for the Toyota Highlander and 1,697 kg for the Subaru Outback.
In the US, the Toyota Highlander has the better EPA rating at up to 35 mpg combined, against 28 mpg for the Subaru Outback.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Subaru Outback | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| On sale since | — | — |
| Power | 166 hp (124 kW) | 188 hp (140 kW) |
| Torque | 238–371 Nm | 268–438 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | — |
| Top speed | — | — |
| Engines in Europe | 1 | 1 |
| Best economy (Europe) | 8.6 l/100 km | 7 l/100 km |
| US combined economy | 23–28 mpg | 24–35 mpg |
| Electric range (US) | — | — |
| Length | 4,869 mm (192 in) | 5,050 mm (199 in) |
| Width | 1,879 mm (74 in) | 1,989 mm (78 in) |
| Height | 1,714 mm (67 in) | 1,709 mm (67 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,745 mm (108 in) | 3,051 mm (120 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,697 kg (3,741 lb) | 2,025 kg (4,464 lb) |
| Sold in | United States | United States |