2021 Volvo V90 vs. 2021 Subaru Outback

The 2021 Volvo V90 is impressive in terms of overall look. It has incorporated some minor exterior styling changes, while also maintaining its upscale interior. Car buyers in Manhattan will find the cabin roomy and tech-rich too.

The 2021 Subaru Outback, on the other hand, offers a lot of standard safety tech to users. The ride has a humongous cargo area too. Rear seat reminder and steering-responsive headlights are now standard for this vehicle.

Design & Style

The 2021 Volvo V90 has a generous space behind the second row which measures 19.8 cubic feet. Fold the rear seats and this can go as high as 53.9 cubic feet of measurement. The wagon seats five people inside with the driver and his co-pilot finding plenty of room and adjustments to their advantage. At the back, there is also enough legroom to accommodate taller passengers. The cabin is airy and elegant, using standard Nappa leather seats, and wrapped in aluminum and real wood pieces.

In the case of the 2021 Outback, it also has a great cargo area. There is also a promise to seat five people comfortably with its configuration. There is an abundance of legroom and headroom on both rows, with slim roof pillars used for better outward visibility. When compared to the V90, though, this one may have high-end materials, but leather upholstery can only be enjoyed in higher trims.

Technology & Safety

The 2021 V90 is equipped with a nine-inch touch screen for its infotainment system. It is gifted with some buttons on the center stack, which are used to adjust temperature seat functions. You can also control other functionalities with the audio skip controls, window defrosters, and volume knob. It comes standard with 14 speakers, navigation, voice recognition, satellite radio, wireless device charging, Bluetooth, and voice recognition, as well as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The ride carries safety features like the Pilot Assist active driving system, adaptive cruise control, adaptive headlights, oncoming collision mitigation, and a whole lot more.

In the case of the 2021 edition for the Outback, it is equipped with two seven-inch touch screens. This uses the Starlink infotainment system, and has frustrating physical knobs found at the center stack. There is smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, together with a satellite radio, four speakers, and Bluetooth. Safety amenities for the ride include lane departure warning, lane keep assist, forward collision warning, and the rearview camera.

Performance

The 2021 Volvo V90 uses a turbocharged four-cylinder base engine which can generate up to 250 horsepower. There is another engine that punches 316 horsepower. The base engine in the Outback registers low numbers with just 182 horsepower of results.

The Bottom Line

The 2021 Volvo V90 is one impressive wagon that has a lot of great things to offer to its users. It defeats the ones offered by the Subaru Outback. This makes the Volvo a better option over the Subaru.

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