2021 Volvo XC40 vs 2020 Subaru Outback
Overview | |
MSRP$26,645 | MSRP$33,700 |
Average price$28,492 | Average price$33,861 |
Listings114 | Listings49 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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2020 Subaru Outback Reviews SummarySubaru kept the wagon vibes rolling while the rest of the world fell in love with SUVs and crossovers. And, although the 2020 Outback is technically a midsize crossover, one look will have you remembering summer drives in an overstuffed station wagon down a busy highway, whether you actually took those trips or not. And that’s not a bad thing. The Outback has always provided utility, performance, and looks, and those things have made it Subaru’s top-selling model. With the updates for this sixth generation, I wouldn’t be surprised to see people falling in love with the station wagon again. | |
2021 Volvo XC40 Reviews SummaryIntroduced for the 2019 model year, the Volvo XC40 enters 2021 with one major change—the addition of an all-electric powertrain option. The 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge is the Scandinavian automaker’s first mass-market pure electric vehicle, in fact. The Recharge will be sold alongside gasoline versions of the XC40, which carry over largely unchanged, and compete against small luxury crossovers like the Audi Q3, BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, and Lexus UX. With its electric powertrain, the Recharge is a de facto Tesla Model Y competitor. It’s also priced similar to high-end versions of the Ford Mustang Mach-E, although the two electric crossovers have somewhat different philosophies. In addition to that zero-emission powertrain, the Recharge gets an Android-based operating system, over-the-air (OTA) software update capability for all vehicle systems, and some updates to driver-assist tech. These changes don’t apply to gasoline 2021 XC40 models, but Volvo does plan to add the Android operating system to more vehicles in the future. Since the Recharge is the main new thing for the 2021 XC40, that’s what we focused on for this review. While the gasoline XC40 is available in three trim levels—Momentum, R-Design, and Inscription—with standard all-wheel drive (AWD) in Canada, the Recharge is only offered in a single trim level. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 182 hp H4 | Engine2.0L 187 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower187 hp @ 4700 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway32 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 182 hp H4 | Engine Name2.0L 187 hp I4 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque221 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm |
Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower187 hp @ 4700 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway32 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space32.5 cu ft | Cargo Space20.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight3634 lbs | Curb Weight3627 lbs |
Height66.1 in | Height65.3 in |
Length191.3 in | Length174.2 in |
Width82.0 in | Width80.1 in |
Wheelbase108.1 in | Wheelbase106.4 in |
Maximum Payload1071 lbs | Maximum Payload1133 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2700 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $26,645 | $33,700 |
Average price | $28,492 | $33,861 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Subaru kept the wagon vibes rolling while the rest of the world fell in love with SUVs and crossovers. And, although the 2020 Outback is technically a midsize crossover, one look will have you remembering summer drives in an overstuffed station wagon down a busy highway, whether you actually took those trips or not. And that’s not a bad thing. The Outback has always provided utility, performance, and looks, and those things have made it Subaru’s top-selling model. With the updates for this sixth generation, I wouldn’t be surprised to see people falling in love with the station wagon again. | Introduced for the 2019 model year, the Volvo XC40 enters 2021 with one major change—the addition of an all-electric powertrain option. The 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge is the Scandinavian automaker’s first mass-market pure electric vehicle, in fact. The Recharge will be sold alongside gasoline versions of the XC40, which carry over largely unchanged, and compete against small luxury crossovers like the Audi Q3, BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, and Lexus UX. With its electric powertrain, the Recharge is a de facto Tesla Model Y competitor. It’s also priced similar to high-end versions of the Ford Mustang Mach-E, although the two electric crossovers have somewhat different philosophies. In addition to that zero-emission powertrain, the Recharge gets an Android-based operating system, over-the-air (OTA) software update capability for all vehicle systems, and some updates to driver-assist tech. These changes don’t apply to gasoline 2021 XC40 models, but Volvo does plan to add the Android operating system to more vehicles in the future. Since the Recharge is the main new thing for the 2021 XC40, that’s what we focused on for this review. While the gasoline XC40 is available in three trim levels—Momentum, R-Design, and Inscription—with standard all-wheel drive (AWD) in Canada, the Recharge is only offered in a single trim level. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 182 hp H4 | 2.0L 187 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm | 187 hp @ 4700 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 32 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 182 hp H4 | 2.0L 187 hp I4 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 221 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm |
Horsepower | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm | 187 hp @ 4700 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 32 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 32.5 cu ft | 20.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3634 lbs | 3627 lbs |
Height | 66.1 in | 65.3 in |
Length | 191.3 in | 174.2 in |
Width | 82.0 in | 80.1 in |
Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 106.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1071 lbs | 1133 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2700 lbs | 3500 lbs |
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