Subaru Outback vs Toyota Corolla

Name: Toyota Corolla
Brand: Toyota
Rating: 4.6 (1680 reviews)

Subaru Outback $39,850

Toyota Corolla $28,799 – $29,500

AI Comparison Summary

Comparing Subaru Outback vs Toyota Corolla. Toyota Corolla offers the strongest value on price. Subaru Outback leads on expert rating.

Overall Winner Subaru Outback

Best Value Toyota Corolla

Top Rated Subaru Outback

Fuel Economy Toyota Corolla

Performance Subaru Outback

Winner

4.8/10

4.6/10

$39,850

Rating: 4.8/10

$28,799 – $29,500

Rating: 4.6/10

Specification	Subaru Outback	Toyota Corolla

Brand	Subaru	Toyota
Model	Outback	Corolla
Year	2026	2026
Type	—	—
Body Style	Mid-Size Adventure Wagon Crossover	Compact Sedan

Current Price	$39,850	$28,799 – $29,500
MSRP	$39,850	$29,500
Dealer Price	$38,600	$28,299

Engine	2.4L Turbocharged SUBARU BOXER 4-Cylinder	2.0L Dynamic Force Inline-4
Horsepower	260 hp	169 hp
Torque	277 lb-ft	151 lb-ft
0–60 mph	5.8 sec (0-60 mph)	Approx. 8.1 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed	130 mph	Approx. 118 mph

Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Mileage / MPG	25 MPG Combined (22 City / 29 Hwy)	35 MPG combined
Range (EV)	N/A	N/A
Emissions	LEV3-SULEV30 Certified	Meets applicable U.S. federal and state standards
Battery	N/A	N/A
Charging	N/A	N/A

Expert Rating	4.8/10	4.6/10
Community Reviews	156	1680
Performance Score	9.2	8.0
Comfort Score	9.3	8.6
Safety Score	EyeSight Driver Assist Technology with Wide-Angle Mono Camera	9.3
Fuel Economy Score	22 mpg	9.2
Technology Score	9.4	8.5
Value Score	9.3	9.1

Pros	Gutsy 260 hp turbocharged BOXER engine provides strong acceleration and 3,500 lb towing; Water-repellent StarTex upholst...	Excellent reliability reputation; Strong fuel economy; Comprehensive standard safety features; Affordable ownership and...
Cons	Lineartronic CVT transmission prioritizes efficiency over crisp manual shift feel; Fuel economy (25 MPG Combined) is low...	Rear-seat space is moderate for tall adults; Performance is adequate but not sporty; Some premium tech requires higher t...