Subaru Outback Wilderness vs. Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Subaru Outback Wilderness and Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road 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 Wilderness and the Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road.
In comparing the Subaru Outback Wilderness's and the Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road's specifications and ratings, the Subaru Outback Wilderness has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Subaru Outback Wilderness's and the Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road's specifications and ratings, the Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road is a better car than the Subaru Outback Wilderness.
Pricing: A used 2024 Subaru Outback Wilderness ranges from $31,411 to $38,991 while a used 2024 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road is priced between $37,988 to $44,286.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Subaru Outback Wilderness loses 43.3 percent of its value and the Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road loses 30.3 percent of its value. This means the Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road retains 13.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Subaru Outback Wilderness.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Subaru Outback is 8.3 out of 10 while the Toyota RAV4's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Subaru Outback being ranked 6 out of 19 Best Small SUVs and the Toyota RAV4 being ranked 1 out of 19. Out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs, the Subaru Outback is ranked 11 and the Toyota RAV4 is ranked 1.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Subaru Outback is 7.8 out of 10. For the Toyota RAV4 the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Toyota RAV4 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Subaru Outback.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Subaru Outback Wilderness’s base engine makes 260 horsepower, and the Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road base engine makes 203 horsepower. The Wilderness is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 481 miles. The TRD Off-Road is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles.This gives the Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Subaru Outback Wilderness the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/compact SUVs, the Subaru Outback Wilderness has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road has the advantage in the areas of rear head room cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Subaru Outback Wilderness and the Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, both the Subaru Outback Wilderness and the Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road have the same Top Safety Pick award.
Overview
Both the Subaru Outback and the Toyota RAV4 are loosely termed as crossover SUVs, but the Outback is more a raised station wagon than it is crossover while the RAV4 is a more traditional SUV in style and shape. The Subaru comes standard with all-wheel drive and has more ground clearance than most RAV4 models. The RAV4 has hybrid and plug-in hybrid models available while the Outback has both a standard and a turbocharged engine option. The interiors and drive quality of the two vehicles are much the same, though the off-road-centric versions of the RAV4 have a more truck-like look and feel to them. Cargo space is similar, with the Outback having more when the rear seats are down and the RAV4 having more when the rear seats are up.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
41199 - 44591
Starting MSRP:
39960
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
27882
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
23860 - 30300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
38295
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
27882
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
23860 - 30300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
35435
Price Range:
31411 - 38991
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
28186
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
23350 - 32995
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
189
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
23852
# Good or Great Deals:
88
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
41038
Price Range:
37988 - 44286
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
28186
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
23350 - 32995
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
20
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
14
Subaru Outback Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Toyota RAV4 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Subaru Outback Wilderness
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
10.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
8.6 - 14.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.253
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
14.0
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
10.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
8.6 - 14.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.312
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.314626204600697
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.6 - 16.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.3545380690741395
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.6 - 16.6
Subaru Outback Rankings
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28 out of / 67Toyota RAV4 Rankings
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66 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Subaru Outback Trim Levels
Base, Limited, Limited XT, Onyx Edition, Onyx Edition XT, Premium, Touring, Touring XT
Other Toyota RAV4 Trim Levels
Adventure, LE, Limited, XLE, XLE Premium
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
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:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
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:
4 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:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
260 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
277 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
203 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
184 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 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):
21 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
389 / 481 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 32 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
363 / 464 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Cargo Space:
32.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
75.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
141.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
37.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
69.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
136.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3934 lbs
Width:
82 inches
Height:
66.9 inches
Length:
191.3 inches
Wheelbase:
108.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3615 lbs
Width:
73.4 inches
Height:
68.6 inches
Length:
181.5 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.6 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:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/60R18
