Subaru Outback Wilderness vs. Toyota 4Runner
Remember the first time your grandpa took you fishing? Can you still smell potatoes baking over cherrywood logs? Do you remember which constellations were in the sky when you slept in a hammock last summer? Can you still feel adrenaline coursing through your veins as you reach the peak of your hike?
Some of your fondest memories have been outdoors. Allow the 2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness and the 2023 Toyota 4Runner to reconnect you with nature in West Bloomfield, Novi and Farmington, MI. To help you pick a companion, our LaFontaine Subaru team has put together this in-depth comparison.
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EPA-ESTIMATED MPG*
WATER-REPELLANT UPHOLSTERY
It’s no secret that the Subaru and the Toyota are built for the road less traveled. However, this means more than just what’s under the hood and how each SUV can adapt to the road. It also points to their design schemes and their endurance.
Both SUVs are equipped with powerful engines that easily reach over 200 horsepower. Plus, they both have capable drivetrains, such as Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, to help you make the most of wet surfaces or muddy terrain.
When the road takes a rocky turn, both models will steer clear of any sharp obstacles with their high ground clearances! The 4Runner has a standard 9-inch ground clearance, while the Outback Wilderness has a 9.5-inch ground clearance.
These models cut it close when it comes to ground clearance; however, the Subaru blows the Toyota out of the water when it comes to efficiency:
- Subaru: EPA-estimated 22 city/26 highway MPG rating*
- Toyota: EPA-estimated 16 city/19 highway MPG rating
With more available miles to drive in the city and on the highway, you can take your adventures to new heights.
Adventuring is your middle name. You live for the rush of adrenaline that comes when you finish a hike or when you build a fire by yourself. After a long day of enjoying the great outdoors, both the Subaru Outback Wilderness and the Toyota 4Runner will greet you with convenience and comfort.
What better way to prepare for a lengthy hike than with a comforting ride to the trails? Both SUVs have spacious seating appointments for you and your fellow nature lovers to get cozy:
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| Headroom (front/rear) | 40.1/39.1 inches | 39.3/38.6 inches |
| Legroom (front/rear) | 42.8/39.5 inches | 41.7/32.9 inches |
The front-row dimensions in either model are very similar, with the Subaru taking a slight lead. However, it’s the second-row passengers in the Outback Wilderness that get to enjoy abundant legroom!
Need to cool down or warm up after your hike? Both models offer dual-zone climate control systems to let you and your copilot create individualized temperatures. Still, this feature is standard on the Subaru and only available with an upgrade on the Toyota.
However, only the Subaru has standard StarTex®-trimmed upholstery, which is water-repellant and stain-resistant. So, if your clothes got a little dusty along the way or you put your muddy shoes in the back seat instead of the trunk, you can easily clean up the mess.
On the other hand, the Toyota makes fabric-trimmed seats standard and has no comparable alternative.
All adventurers have a backpack full of tools, snacks, and equipment to help them stay on course. The Subaru and the Toyota can function as your on-the-go tool kit with their helpful technologies.
You’ve got a long way to travel to the campsite. Let standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ fill the cabin and your ears with your entertainment of choice in either SUV! The Subaru and the Toyota also have available navigation systems to lead where your adventure bug demands.
However, you may be able to view your directions and access your infotainment better on the Outback Wilderness with its SUBARU STARLINK® 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system. The 4Runner offers an 8-inch display and that’s as big as it gets.
When you’re in a pickle, the Subaru’s standard 180-degree Front View Monitor can guide you over any obstacle on the trail ahead. This system features a forward-facing camera that lets you see what stands in your way.
While the Toyota has an available Panoramic View Monitor, it only displays an overhead view of the SUV instead of one that points forward.
It’s time to make some new memories in West Bloomfield, Novi and Farmington, MI. Have you chosen a road companion? If it were up to us, we’d say the Subaru’s fuel efficiency, cabin amenities, and standard technologies make it the better option for you!
Do you agree? If so, visit LaFontaine Subaru today for a test drive.
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