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the New Subaru Outback to the Competition
Explore How the Subaru Outback Compares to The Competition
For years, the Subaru Outback has been the go-to vehicle for drivers who love taking on adventure. With the Subaru Outback, capability and technology are taken to the next level for life on and off the road. However, there are three other SUV models that believe they can rival the Outback in capability and convenience.
We at Tri-City Subaru would like to share how the new Subaru Outback compares to the new Hyundai Santa Fe, Nissan Rogue, and Mazda CX-5. Feel free to contact our team if you have any questions.
Subaru Outback vs the Hyundai Santa Fe
The Subaru Outback and Hyundai Santa Fe offer comparable power, with both vehicles delivering up to 277 horsepower when properly equipped. In terms of overall fuel economy, the Subaru Outback bests the Santa Fe by offering upwards of 32 miles per gallon in highway fuel economy compared to 28 with the Hyundai Santa Fe. Additionally, the Outback features standard Subaru Symmetrical all-wheel drive, while the Santa Fe offers all-wheel drive as an option.
Inside, while Outback and Santa Fe offer standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration, the Outback offers a bigger 11.6-inch multimedia touchscreen. Further, the Outback sports up to 75.6 cubic feet in cargo space, while the Santa Fe comes in lower at 72.1 cubic feet of space.
Regarding safety, the Outback and Santa Fe feature comparable safety and security features.
Subaru Outback vs. Nissan Rogue
For power and performance, the Subaru Outback delivers more overall power with an available 260 horsepower. The Nissan only features one powertrain option with 201 horsepower. Further, the Outback features standard Subaru Symmetrical all-wheel drive, while Nissan Rogue only offers it as an option. Thus, the Subaru Outback can tow more weight overall, with the Outback towing 3,500 pounds compared to 1,500 pounds for the Rogue.
Inside, the Outback offers more interior space than the Nissan Rogue. Further, while both models offer dual-zone climate control, the 2024 Outback is the only model that offers water-resistant StarTex® upholstery. Additionally, both models come with standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto integration™ so that Rochester drivers can enjoy their favorite on the move.
With safety, the new Outback and Rogue feature a wealth of safety technologies to keep you safe around Berwick, Maine. However, the Subaru Outback does feature standard adaptive cruise control, while the Rogue offers it as an option.
Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5
For capability and efficiency, the Subaru Outback offers more available horsepower, with the available turbocharged powertrain delivering 260 horsepower compared to a maximum of 227 horsepower for the Mazda CX-5. In addition, Barrington drivers can tow upwards of 3,500 pounds compared to 2,000 for the CX-5. The Outback also achieves greater fuel economy with up to 32 miles per gallon compared to 29 miles per gallon for the CX-5.
Inside, the Subaru Outback features offer more head and legroom than the CX-5 for the front occupants, while the rear space comes in around the same.
With comfort and convenience, the new Outback offers an available 12-way power-adjustable driver's seat and an eight-way passenger seat. The CX-5 only has an eight-way driver and six-way passenger seat, respectively.
The Subaru Outback also features optional Harmon Kardon® premium audio or Bose® Centerpoint® audio with 12 speakers.
Test Drive the Winning Subaru Outback Today Near Somersworth, NH
While its competition does many things well, the Subaru Outback does it all better. We here at Tri-City Subaru welcome you to stop by our dealership and experience the immense capability of the Subaru Outback. You can stop in and take a quick test drive in your preferred model. After your test drive, you can sit down with our team to chat with us about our leasing and financing options.
Our team looks forward to seeing you get behind the wheel of the winning Subaru Outback. See you soon.
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