On this page you will find a comparison of the 2014 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium vs the 2014 Toyota Venza LE 4WD. These are comparable packages between the two manufactures and have a similar price. Below you will find comparisons based on
        -Styling
        -Visibility
        -Safety
        -Subaru Symmetrical AWD vs Toyota "On Demand" 4WD
        -Overall Specs and Features

Styling and Visibility

 

One distinct advantage that the Subaru Outback has over many of its competitors it driver visibility. When you look at the profile pictures of these two vehicles you will notice how the windows of the Venza narrow towards the rear of the vehicle. The Outback maintains height in the windows farther back. This makes for much better driver visibility on the road especially when it comes to changing lanes.

Safety
 
While both vehicles are well rated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), only the Subaru Outback was named a Top Safety Pick+. On models equipped with the new Subaru EyeSight System the car is rated as superior in front crash prevention.

Subaru Symmetrical AWD vs Toyota "On Demand" 4WD

        Subaru Outback                                                                              Toyota Venza
  In the picture on the left you see a diagram of how the Subaru Symmetrical AWD works. On the right you see a diagram of how the
Toyota "On Demand" 4WD works. One of the biggest things that stands out is how much more simple the flow of power is in the Subaru. The Toyota has many right angles which makes it much more difficult to get the power to the wheels. The other main difference between these systems is the fact that the Subaru system is working all 4 wheels all the time. The Toyota only engages the rear wheels when it sense slipping in front.


The Video below shows how the Subaru Symmetrical AWD system compares to the 4WD and AWD systems of other car makers.

Features
2014 Subaru Outback
2.5i Premium
2014 Toyota Venza LE
"On Demand" 4WD
 Engine4-Cyl, Pzev, 2.5 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.7 Liter
Horsepower
170 @ 5600 RPM
181 @5800 RPM
Torque
174 @ 4100 RPM
182 @ 4200 RPM
EPA (City/Hwy)
Combined
24/30
26

20/26
22

 Fuel Range (Hwy)
555
460
Turning Radius
36.8
40.7
 Maximum Towing
2700
1000
 Head Room: Front
40.8
39.6
 Head Room: Rear
39.3
39.3
Leg Room: Front
43.0
40.2
Leg Room: Rear
37.8
39.1
Cargo Volume
71.3 cu. ft.
70.2
MSRP
$26,795
$30,210

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