Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Prius v
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Subaru Outback and Toyota Prius v contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Subaru Outback and the Toyota Prius v.
When comparing the Subaru Outback's and the Toyota Prius v's specifications and ratings, the Subaru Outback has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Toyota Prius v has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Subaru Outback's and the Toyota Prius v's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2017 Subaru Outback ranges from $12,994 to $23,971 while a used 2017 Toyota Prius v is priced between $12,952 to $25,676.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Subaru Outback’s base engine makes 175 horsepower, and the Toyota Prius v base engine makes 134 horsepower. The Outback is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 592 miles. The Prius v is rated to deliver an average of 41 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles.This gives the Toyota Prius v the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Subaru Outback the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Subaru Outback has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Subaru Outback has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$25,645
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
$23,728
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$21,995 - $25,645
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$26,675
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$26,393
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$22,200 - $33,220
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$18,595
Price Range:
$12,994 - $23,971
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
$16,407
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
$14,149 - $20,586
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
543
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
101,630
# Good or Great Deals:
214
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$19,309
Price Range:
$12,952 - $25,676
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$17,139
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$14,262 - $19,309
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
52
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
100,485
# Good or Great Deals:
21
Subaru Outback Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Toyota Prius v Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Subaru Outback
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
3.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
2.8 - 6.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
22.1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Prius v
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
5.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
4 - 6.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
34.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
0.9 - 14.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
1 - 3.7
Subaru Outback Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
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6 out of / 14Ranking
7 out of / 19Ranking
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10 out of / 13Ranking
12 out of / 67Ranking
12 out of / 30Ranking
13 out of / 19Ranking
14 out of / 67Ranking
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21 out of / 67Ranking
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25 out of / 59Ranking
26 out of / 67Ranking
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30 out of / 67Ranking
34 out of / 67Toyota Prius v Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Subaru Outback Trim Levels
2.5i, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Touring, 3.6R Limited, 3.6R Touring
Toyota Prius v Trim Levels
Five, Four, Three, Two
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years / 25000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
175 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
174 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
134 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.040 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 32 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
463 / 592 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
43 / 39 / 41
Range (city/hwy):
512 / 464 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Cargo Space:
35.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
73.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
143.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Cargo Space:
34.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
67.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
131.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3580 lbs
Width:
81.3 inches
Height:
66.1 inches
Length:
189.6 inches
Wheelbase:
108.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3340 lbs
Width:
69.9 inches
Height:
62 inches
Length:
182.3 inches
Wheelbase:
109.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P205/60R16
Exterior Colors
Beige
Tungsten Metallic
Black
Crystal Black Silica
Blue
Lapis Blue Pearl / Twilight Blue Metallic
Gray
Carbide Gray Metallic
Green
Wilderness Green Metallic
Red
Venetian Red Pearl
Silver
Ice Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Pearl
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blue Ribbon Metallic
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Green
Galactic Aqua Mica / Sea Glass Pearl
Red
Absolutely Red
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Blizzard Pearl / Super White
Brown
Toasted Walnut Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Warm Ivory
Black
Slate Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Gray
Ash
