Comparing the 2025 Subaru Outback vs Toyota 4Runner

At Villages Subaru, we know that the 2025 Subaru Outback specs are impressive with turbocharged engine options, exceptional safety technology and high-end exterior styling. In fact, we are confident that the 2025 Subaru Outback outshines the competition. However, we are here to help you make an informed decision when selecting a new SUV. That’s why the team at our Subaru dealership in Leesburg, FL, has compiled a comparison of the 2025 Subaru Outback vs Toyota 4Runner.

We invite you to read through the 2025 Subaru Outback specs and Toyota 4Runner specs and then meet with our team so we can demonstrate firsthand what makes the 2025 Outback the superior SUV.

Make a Bold Impression on the Road

If you love to showcase your savvy style, then it’s time to check out the exterior features of the 2025 Subaru Outback at Villages Subaru. For this model year, the 2025 Outback comes standard with body-colored bumpers and door handles, a roof rack, a sporty lip spoiler and LED headlights. In addition, you can choose from trim levels with 17-inch or 18-inch wheels and upgrade for even more features, such as heated power side mirrors, a front skid plate, a hands-free power liftgate and a power sunroof.

A comparison of the 2025 Subaru Outback vs Toyota 4Runner showcases that the 4Runner does feature LED headlights and 17-inch or 20-inch wheels. However, the exterior style is much more rugged and only premium trims feature a power moonroof and automatic running boards. Both the Toyota SUV and Subaru SUV offer spacious seating for five with standard cloth seats. However, the 2025 Subaru Outback interior is available with leather seats whereas the Toyota 4Runner interior only offers perforated leather seats.

The 2025 Subaru Outback interior brings exceptional cargo space to your drive and an available heated steering wheel, auto-dimming rearview mirror and dual-zone automatic climate control. Premium 2025 Subaru Outback configurations feature heated front and rear seats and ventilated front seats whereas the Toyota 4Runner interior offers heated and ventilated front seats, leaving the rear passengers without heated seats.

Test Out the Subaru Boxer^® Engine Options

When comparing the 2025 Subaru Outback vs Toyota 4Runner you’ll find that the 4Runner does have more horsepower and a four-wheel drive system, but the 2025 Subaru Outback offers two engine options with standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, making for smooth handling at every turn. For this model year, the 2025 Subaru Outback from our Subaru dealership in Leesburg, FL, comes standard with a 182-horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that delivers 176 lb-ft of torque while paired with a CVT.

The 2025 Subaru Outback is available with a 260-horsepower turbocharged 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine. The Toyota 4Runner only offers one engine option – a 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 that pairs with a 5-speed automatic transmission.

Meet the Safety Suite Lineup for this Model Year

Safety is second-to-none with the 2025 Subaru Outback which is equipped with lane departure mitigation, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warnings and automated emergency braking. Standard safety features include a lane-centering system, lane-keeping assist and electronic stability control. Premium 2025 Subaru Outback configurations come standard with blind-spot warnings with cross-traffic warnings and evasive steering assistance.

The Toyota 4Runner for the 2024 model year comes standard with the Toyota Safety Sense^™ suite which includes blind spot monitoring, a pre-collision system and dynamic radar cruise control. It’s only when you move to the top-of-the-line trims that you get front and rear parking sensors.

Discover Connectivity Beyond Comparison

Take a seat inside the 2025 Subaru Outback interior to test out the innovative technology for entertainment and infotainment. Embracing the latest technology, the 2025 Subaru Outback interior comes standard with dual 7-inch center touchscreens, smartphone syncing via Apple CarPlay^® and Android^™ Auto, Bluetooth^® connectivity, USB ports and remote keyless entry with a push-button start. You’ll also love that the 2025 Subaru Outback interior is available with an 11.6-inch touchscreen display with navigation, a Wi-Fi hotspot and wireless charging.

Select configurations at our Subaru dealership in Leesburg, FL, offer a 12-speaker Harman Kardon^® audio system, remote start, a front-view camera and wireless smartphone syncing. A look at the technology within the Toyota 4Runner interior shows that this SUV only offers an 8-inch infotainment system touchscreen display and only the top-notch trims come standard with a 15-speaker JBL^® premium audio system.

The Stand-Out SUV: The 2025 Subaru Outback

If you’re ready to see the stand-out SUV in action, make your way to our Subaru dealership in Leesburg, FL, to test out the 2025 Subaru Outback specs. We can’t wait to showcase the features of the 2025 Outback from the base trim to the Touring XT trim while sharing more about our new vehicle incentives and our seamless process to buy or lease a new Subaru model. Contact us today to get started.