Comparison - Toyota Highlander XLE 2023 - vs - Subaru Outback Touring XT 2020

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Toyota Highlander XLE 2023

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Kluger

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

41,820

Updated:

03 Feb 2023

39,695

Updated:

23 Aug 2019

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2023

2020

Total Seating:

Transmission:

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

Continuously Variable-speed Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

17.90gals

18.50gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Wind Chill Pearl

#FFFFFF

Midnight Black Metallic

#37383C

Celestial Silver Metallic

#AAA9AE

Cypress

#3E614C

Blueprint

#293B75

Ruby Flare Pearl

#A62739

Moon Dust

#6F7B89

Color:

Cinnamon brown pearl

#3F2927

Abyss blue pearl

#2B4566

Crystal black silica

#000000

Magnetite gray metallic

#505666

Crystal white pearl

#E7E7E7

Autumn green metallic

#7C805D

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

Pros
Spacious seating in first two rows
Balanced ride and handling
Long list of standard features
Intuitive infotainment system

Cons
Engine can be noisy
Cramped third row

By:

usnews.com

Pros
Large available displays
Good safety scores and driver-assist tech
Available hybrid model

Cons
Cramped third row
Bouncy ride quality

By:

motortrend.com

The 2020 Subaru Outback is more refined than ever and features the same, remarkable off-road capability.

Pros
Outstanding capability
Generous 11.6-inch touchscreen
Spacious interior
29 mpg combined with base engine
Comfortable ride

Cons
Styling isn’t a huge leap
Base engine isn’t overwhelming
Small-item storage lacking

By:

thecarconnection.com

The Outback is fully redesigned for 2020.New 11.6-inch tablet-style interface for the infotainment system.Two available engines, including a 260-hp turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder,Part of the sixth Outback generation introduced for 2020.

Pros
Spacious and comfortable cabin
Optional turbocharged engine makes excellent power
Loading the roof or cargo area is easier compared to most SUVs
Above-average off-road ability

Cons
Small-item cabin storage is compromised by big center touchscreen
Bumpy ride quality with turbocharged XT models
Small climate-control touchscreen buttons can be hard to use

By:

edmunds.com

The new Outback has more powerful engines, new tech, and, of course, all-wheel drive.

Pros
Competent off-road,
spacious interior,
leading-edge tech features.

Cons
Ho-hum powertrains,
slow design evolution,
occasionally sluggish CVT.

By:

caranddriver.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

22.00mpg

23.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

29.00mpg

30.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Flat

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.40L

Torque:

310ft-lbs

at 1 700rpm

277ft-lbs

at 2 000rpm

Horsepower:

265hp

at 6 000rpm

260hp

at 5 600rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

37.40Feet

36.10Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

yes

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

194.90in

191.30in

Width:

76.00in

73.00in

Height:

68.10in

66.40in

Ground Clearance:

8.00in

8.70in

Front Track:

61.80in

Rear Track:

62.80in

Wheel Base:

112.20in

108.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.60

37.70

Rear Head Room:

39.40

39.10

Front Leg Room:

42.00in

42.80in

Rear leg room:

38.70in

39.50in

Front Hip Room:

57.20in

55.50in

Front Shoulder Room:

59.00in

58.10in

Rear Hip Room:

57.00in

54.80in

Rear Shoulder room:

58.40in

57.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

84.30cu.ft

75.70cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

5000lbs

3500lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

16.00cu.ft

32.50cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

18.10degrees

18.60degrees

Angle of Departure:

23.00degrees

21.70degrees

Curb Weight:

4199.00lbs

3937.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

4 one-touch power windows

Heated mirrors

Heated Mirrors

Hands-Free Entry

Reverse Tilt Passenger Only Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse

4 One-Touch Power Windows

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Leatherette

8-way power driver seat

Height adjustable driver seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

8-way power passenger seat

Height adjustable passenger seat

Multi-level heating driver seat

Multi-level heating passenger seat

Bucket front seats

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Premium Leather

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Ventilated Driver Seat

Ventilated Passenger Seat

8 -Way Power Passenger Seat

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

8 -Way Power Driver Seat

Driver Seat Thigh Extension

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Manual folding bench third row seats

Folding center armrest

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Reclining Rear Seats

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Heated

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Independent MacPherson strut front suspension

Front Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear Stabilizer Bar

Suspension Info:

Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Three zone climate control

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

8.0" infotainment display size

6 total speakers

Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay

USB connection

USB with external media control

3 months of provided satellite radio service

Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Speakers

Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio

4 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control

USB Connection

1 Subwoofer(S)

12 Total Speakers

576 Watts Stereo Output

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated disc

Front Ventilated Disc Brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

Ventilated disc

Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system

Lane keep assist

Rear cross traffic alert

Pre-collision safety system

Post-collision safety system

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Pre-Collision Safety System

Self-Leveling Headlights

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Post-Collision Safety System

LED Headlamp

Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Options

Packages:

Tech Package 2

Standard Model

Popular Package #2

Exterior Options:

Body Side Molding - Cinnamon Brown Pearl

Body Side Molding - Abyss Blue Pearl

Side Window Deflectors - Chrome

Splash Guards

Body Side Molding - Autumn Green Metallic

Trailer Hitch

Differential Under Guard - Rear

Body Side Molding - Crystal White Pearl

Door Edge Guards - Magnetite Gray Metallic

Door Edge Guards - Crystal Black Silica

Door Edge Guards - Autumn Green Metallic

Wheel Locks - Alloy

Body Side Molding - Magnetite Gray Metallic

Door Edge Guards - Crystal White Pearl

Body Side Molding - Crystal Black Silica

Sport Grille - Turbo

Engine Under Guard - Aluminum

Ball Mount

Moonroof Air Deflector

Rear Bumper Cover

Door Scuff Protectors

Door Edge Guards - Abyss Blue Pearl

Rear Gate Trim - Chrome

Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror W/Approach Lighting

Door Edge Guards - Cinnamon Brown Pearl

Interior Options:

Ash Tray - Silver

Wireless Charger

Woodgrain Interior Trim Kit

LED Upgrade - Dome Light

Cargo Organizer

Cargo Net

Remote Engine Starter - Push Start

Rear Seatback Protector

Sunshade

Sunshade - 2nd Row

Footwell Illumination Kit

Ash Tray Holder

Cargo Separator

All-Weather Floor Liners

Ash Tray - Black

Seat Cover - Rear

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Java Brown Nappa, premium leather

#594832

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Comparison - Toyota Highlander XLE 2023 - vs - Subaru Outback Touring XT 2020

General

Also called:

Kluger

Also called:

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Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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