2025 Subaru Outback vs. 2025 Toyota RAV4

2025 Subaru Outback vs. 2025 Toyota RAV4: Which Vehicle Wins in West Virginia?

The 2025 Subaru Outback offers an unbeatable combination of a car-like ride and SUV-like utility. Standard Symmetrical all-wheel drive enables this wagon to master rough terrain or inclement weather conditions in West Virginia. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 is a compact SUV with similar dimensions as the Outback, but it's not quite as capable or spacious as the Outback. At Louis Thomas Subaru, our goal is to help you find your ideal vehicle, so we created the following comparison to aid with your choice.

All-Terrain and All-Weather Capabilities

Parkersburg, WV gets from 13 to 22 inches of snow per year, so it helps to have a vehicle that can muscle through snow-covered roads. With 8.7 inches of ground clearance and standard all-wheel drive, the Subaru Outback can keep you going even when the weather or landscape is treacherous. The Toyota RAV4 only comes with 8.6 inches of standard ground clearance. All-wheel drive is available in the RAV4, but you must pay more to add it.

Towing Capacity

If you frequently tow small boats or trailers around the Athens, OH area, you'll need a vehicle with some pulling power. When equipped with its available turbocharged engine, the Subaru Outback can tow up to 3,500 pounds. The Toyota RAV4's maximum towing capacity is only 1,500 pounds.

Engine Options

The Subaru Outback lets you choose from two four-cylinder engines to have the speed or fuel economy you prefer. The Outback's available turbocharged 260-horsepower motor has ample get-up-and-go for merging onto highways in Parkersburg, WV. The Toyota RAV4 is only available with one powerplant - a 203-horsepower engine that's not as exciting or refined as the Outback's turbocharged offering.

Cargo Room

You'll need plenty of room to stow your camping gear or road trip supplies on excursions in West Virginia. Thanks to its wagon body style, the Subaru Outback has 75.6 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded down. The Toyota RAV4 only has 69.6 cubic feet of room to stow cargo with its back seats folded.

Passenger Space

There's abundant space for a family of five to relax inside the new Subaru Outback. Athens, OH drivers will enjoy 42.8 inches of legroom, while backseat riders get over 39 inches of room to stretch their legs. The Toyota RAV4 has just 41.0 inches of front legroom and 37.8 inches of room in the rear.

Trim Levels

The Subaru Outback comes in nine trim levels, allowing our Parkersburg, WV customers to have one with the features or capabilities they prefer. Outback Wilderness trims have a lifted suspension, all-terrain tires, and a front skid plate for exceptional off-road prowess. The Toyota RAV4 is only available in four trims. It doesn't offer an off-road-focused model.

Infotainment System

A well-equipped infotainment system keeps you engaged on lengthy voyages through the West Virgina countryside. The Subaru Outback comes standard with dual seven-inch touchscreens, but an 11.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system is available. The Toyota RAV4's standard touchscreen is 8 inches long and its optional display is just 10.5 inches.

Safety

You'll breathe easier about your safety with the Subaru Outback, which comes standard with the Subaru EyeSight suite of driver assistance features. This package contains five features, including automatic high-beam headlights for better visibility at night in Athens, OH. The Toyota RAV4 only has four standard driver aids, and automatic high beams are not included.

Test Drive a 2025 Subaru Outback at Louis Thomas Subaru

Despite its many advantages, the 2025 Subaru Outback's starting MSRP is nearly the same as the 2025 Toyota RAV4's entry-level price. At Louis Thomas Subaru, we have a broad assortment of Outback trims in stock at our Parkersburg, WV dealership. Come see us and test drive one today.