Subaru Outback
Premium with All Weather Pkg




 
  
Toyota Venza
LE AWD



 





Planet's Executive Summary
Both are "Midsize Crossovers" and share platforms with their respective midsize sedan stablemates (Toyota Camry and Subaru Legacy).  Toyota styled the Venza elegantly, and engineered it only for the lightest all-weather duty.  Subaru designed the Outback more ruggedly in appearance and function.  While the Outback isn't designed for serious off-road rock hopping, its suspension and ground clearance offer much more capability when the snow gets deep or the going gets rough. 

Toyota is significantly more expensive, but does not offer significantly more content, which may be why Toyota has discontinued production of the Venza.  








Let's start with what they have in common:

Standard Features:
  • Bluetooth phone connectivity
  • Steering wheel audio controls
  • Power windows, locks, mirrors
  • 3 year, 36,000 mile comprehensive warranty; 5/60 powertrain

Standard Safety: 

  • Vehicle stability control to avoid skids; 
  • Brake override system;
  • Anti-lock brakes with brake assist;  
  • Learn all about how these safety features work. 


Which one fits better in your garage?
  • Venza is two and a half inches wider.
  • Both are same length.
  • Outback is two and a half inches taller.







Differences 
Venza 
 Outback








All Wheel Drive System
Outback was built from the ground up with all wheel drive; Toyota started with a front wheel drive Camry and bolted on some extra hardware later.  







 

All wheel drive
optional.  










 













Ground clearance 
Outback is less likely to get caught in snow or slop.









 8.1 inches




8.7 inches





Cargo Space
Outback cargo area, with its small wheel well intrusions, just swallows up cargo. 














  

70 cubic feet (seats down)
36 cubic feet (seats up)



 














  
73 cubic feet (seats down)
35 cubic feet (seats up)







Passenger Volume 






  108 Cubic Feet 

 
 
108 cubic feet







Towing Capacity










1,000 pounds
  (With the optional V6
and optional towing package, capacity increases to 3,500.)  







2,700 pounds











Standard Engine and acceleration
Outback engine is slightly less powerful but accelerates more quickly.























2.7 liter in-line four 
cylinder with
181 horsepower

0-60mph:  9.3 seconds




  
2.5 liter Boxer four
cylinder with
175 horsepower 

0-60mph:  8.8 seconds





Fuel Economy and Range
Outback gets significantly better fuel economy (primarily because of the superior CVT transmission). 





Six speed
automatic
transmission

20 city, 26 hwy 


Fuel tank:  17.7 gallons
Range:  460 miles



Continuously variable 
automatic
transmission 

25 city, 32 hwy 

Fuel tank:  18.5 gallons
Range:  591 miles









Need some extra go-go?



  







Optional 3.5 liter
six cylinder

18 city, 25 highway
268 horsepower

0-60mph:  6.7 seconds









 
Optional 3.6 liter
Boxer six cylinder

20 city, 27 highway
256 horsepower

0-60 mph 7.1 seconds






Outward Visibility
Notice how narrow the rear windows are in the rear of the Venza?  Larger Outback windows reduce blind spots.  Toyota chose a dramatic, downward swooping rooflline which looks sporty but makes it hard to see out the back.  Outback is ranked among the best vehicles for visibility of all cars on the road.












 

 
 


  
 

 

Roof Rails and Crossbars

Outback's ingenious integrated racking system includes standard rails and integrated swinging crossbars. 







 




 
 Roof rails and crossbars
 are optional.
Articulating cross bars
are shown here partially
extended. 


Purchase and Ownership Experience
You can buy a new Subaru at Planet, but not a new Toyota. 











Price with Automatic Transmission
Outback costs almost three thousand less and includes more equipment including the All Weather Package with heated seats, mirrors, and wipers.
Only Toyota comes with two years or 25,000 miles free maintenance. 
 


















$30,655
















$28,225

Outback Models
and Prices








Safety
Venza is not rated a Top Safety Pick by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.  Outback is rated a Top Safety Pick Plus.












Venza Test Results











 
Outback test results
 






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