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2013 Subaru Outback 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring 2013 Toyota Prius V
#1 in Wagons
  
#3 in Wagons
2.5i Manual
  • 2.5i Manual
  • 2.5i Manual PZEV
  • 2.5i Automatic
  • 2.5i Automatic PZEV
  • 2.5i Premium Manual
  • 2.5i Premium Manual PZEV
  • 2.5i Premium Automatic
  • 2.5i Premium Automatic PZEV
  • 3.6R Automatic
  • 2.5i Limited Automatic
  • 2.5i Limited Automatic PZEV
  • 3.6R Limited Automatic
4dr Wgn Man GLS
  • 4dr Wgn Man GLS
  • 4dr Wgn Auto GLS
  • 4dr Wgn Man SE
  • 4dr Wgn Auto SE
5dr Wgn Two (Natl)
  • 5dr Wgn Two (Natl)
  • 5dr Wgn Two (GS)
  • 5dr Wgn Two (SE)
  • 5dr Wgn Three (Natl)
  • 5dr Wgn Three (GS)
  • 5dr Wgn Three (SE)
  • 5dr Wgn Five (Natl)
  • 5dr Wgn Five (GS)
  • 5dr Wgn Five (SE)

Prices

MSRP $23,495 $15,995 $26,650
Invoice $22,123 $15,539 $24,809
Avg. Paid $22,837 N/A $26,198

U.S. News Scores

Overall 8.9 8.5 8.4
Critics' Rating 9.2 8.9 8.7
Performance 8.5 7.6 7.5
Interior 9.2 9.1 8.7
Safety 9.8 N/A 9.4
Reliability 3.5 2.5 3.5

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Car-like ride
  • SUV-like utility
  • Strong safety record
  • Practical and affordable
  • Roomy and comfortable interior
  • Loads of cargo space
  • Excellent fuel economy
  • Lots of cargo and passenger space

 
Cons
  • Base stereo sounds bad
  • Underpowered engine
  • Interior looks dated compared with other Hyundai models
  • High price for the class
  • Sluggish acceleration
  • Some cheap-feeling interior materials

 

General Specs

Transmission Manual Manual Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fuel/Engine Gas Flat 4 2.5L/150 Gas I4 2.0L/121 Gas/Electric I4 1.8L/110
MPG 21 City / 28 Hwy 23 City / 31 Hwy 44 City / 40 Hwy

Exterior

Body

Body Style Wagon 4 Door Wagon Wagon

Dimensions

Wheelbase(in) 107.9 106.3 109.400
Length, Overall (in) 189.0 176.6 181.700
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 71.7 69.5 69.900
Height, Overall (in) 66.1 59.8 62.000

Doors & Windows

Rear Defrost Standard Standard Standard
Sliding Rear Window Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard Standard

Exterior Features

Rear Spoiler Standard Optional Standard

Measurements

Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3423 2937 3274

Tires & Wheels

Tires - Front All-Season Standard Standard Standard
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard Standard Standard
Compact Spare Tire Standard Standard Standard
Full Size Spare Tire Standard Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Standard Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels Optional Standard
Chrome Wheels Optional Standard
Wheel Locks Optional Optional Optional
Steel Wheels Standard Standard Standard
Wheel Covers Standard Standard Standard

Towing

Trailer Hitch Receiver Optional

Interior

Convenience & Comfort

Alarm Standard Standard Optional
Auxiliary Pwr Outlet Standard Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Vehicle Anti-Theft System Standard Standard
Fog Lamps Optional
Auto-Off Headlights Standard Standard
Interior Cargo Shade Optional
Keyless Start Standard
Luggage Rack Standard Optional
Front Reading Lamps Standard Standard
Remote Engine Start Optional
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Controls Standard Standard
Trip Computer Standard Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener Optional
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard Standard
Front Floor Mats Standard Optional Optional
Keyless Entry Standard Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard
Electrochromic rearview mirror Optional
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard
Power Driver Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard Standard

Dimensions

Passenger Capacity 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 105.400 101.2 97.200
Front Head Room (in) 40.8 40.0 39.600
Front Leg Room (in) 43.0 43.5 41.300
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.3 55.4 55.900
Front Hip Room (in) 54.5 53.9 53.500
Second Head Room (in) 39.3 39.4 38.600
Second Leg Room (in) 37.8 36.4 35.900
Second Shoulder Room (in) 56.1 54.7 52.000
Second Hip Room (in) 53.9 52.6 53.500
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (cu. ft.) 71.300 65.3 67.3
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (cu. ft.) 34.300 24.3 34.3
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (cu. ft.)

Entertainment

AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard Standard
Satellite Radio Optional Standard
Entertainment System Optional

Heating & Cooling

Climate Control Standard
A/C Standard Standard Standard

Navigation & Communication

Wireless Cell Phone Hookup Standard Optional Standard

Seats

Cloth Seats Standard Standard Standard
Leather Seats Standard Standard Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats Standard Standard Standard
Vinyl Seats Standard Standard Standard
Driver Lumbar Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard Standard
2nd Row Bench Seat Standard Standard Standard
Fixed Bench Seat Standard Standard
Split Bench Seat Standard Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard Standard

Safety

Airbags

Driver Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Side Head Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard Standard
Side Air Bag Standard Standard Standard

Brakes

4-Wheel ABS Standard Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard Standard

Safety Features

Brake Assist Standard Standard Standard
Electronic Stability Control Standard Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard Standard

Mechanical

Engine & Performance

All Wheel Drive Standard
Front Wheel Drive Standard Standard
4 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard Standard
Engine Type Gas Flat 4 Gas I4 Gas/Electric I4
Displacement 2.5L/150 2.0L/121 1.8L/110
Horsepower (Net @ RPM) 170 @ 5600 138 @ 6000 98 @ 5200
Torque (Net @ RPM) 170 @ 4000 136 @ 4600 105 @ 4000
Transmission Manual Manual w/OD Continuously Variable Ratio
Turning diameter 36.800 34.2 36.100

Fuel

Hybrid Fuel Standard
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 21 23 44 (2012)
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 28 31 40 (2012)
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 18.5 14 11.900

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut Independent MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Double Wishbone Independent Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Multi-Link

Transmission

Automatic Standard Standard Standard
Continuously Variable Trans Standard
Manual Standard Standard Standard
5-Speed Manual Standard
6-Speed Manual Standard