See How the 2017 Subaru Outback Compares to the 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen at Mike Shaw Subaru Serving the Denver Area

When you need more room for your daily drive and weekend adventures, upgrading to a new capable wagon can be ideal in Colorado. Among your options, you'll likely find the Subaru Outback at the top of the list, but how does it compare to the new 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen? At Mike Shaw Subaru, it's important to us that you get the most for your money, so we put the facts behind these two vehicles side-by-side to see what you're getting for the money. While it may at first appear that the Volkswagen is quite a bit cheaper, consider the value of your new car investment as you read through the following comparison. Once you're ready to experience the new Outback in person, stop by a test drive with exceptional customer service at Mike Shaw Subaru.

2017 Subaru Outback		2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen
Standard Feature	All-Wheel Drive	Available Upgrade
108.1 Cubic Feet	Passenger Volume	94.3 Cubic Feet
35.5 Cubic Feet	Cargo Capacity	30.4 Cubic Feet
8.7 Inches	Ground Clearance	5.5 Inches

Compare the Design of the New 2017 Subaru Outback and the 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

It won't take long to see that the impressive new 2017 Subaru Outback and the 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen are designed very differently. While the VW is essentially a compact car turned into a station wagon, the new Subaru Outback is designed with a purpose that's as safe and reliable in the city as it is capable and versatile beyond the beaten paths. You may have to be careful with steep driveway ramps in a VW Golf SportWagen and its 5.5 inches of ground clearance, but you'll overcome all kinds of obstacles with an 8.7-inch ground clearance in the new Subaru Outback. Inside, the Volkswagen only offers 94.3 cubic feet to squeeze up to 5 passengers in which is about what we expect for a compact. The 2017 Subaru Outback, on the other hand, provides outstanding comfort with 108.1 cubic feet of passenger space. What's more, you'll get standard roof rails with fold-away crossbars on the new Subaru Outback.

Compare the Performance of the New 2017 Subaru Outback and the 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

Performance separates these two respected models even further. While the new 2017 Subaru Outback equipped with your choice of two BOXER® engines that start with a slight advantage in horsepower at the beginning of the lineup, it's the design of this unique Subaru engine that truly drives the performance advantage home. The horizontally opposed cylinders offers a lower center of gravity that allows superior handling with a raised ground clearance. Exceptional traction on any road condition comes standard with Subaru symmetrical all-wheel drive, and if you'd like even more power, take control of the available 3.6-liter Subaru BOXER® engine in a new Outback and enjoy 256 horsepower under your right foot. That's far more than the 170-horsepower offered by the Volkswagen which also doesn't offer any options for more power. Despite the all-wheel drive and horsepower advantages in the new Subaru Outback, you still get virtually the same fuel economy.

Compare the Safety of the New 2017 Subaru Outback and the 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen

The need for more space in your vehicle often comes with growing families, but whatever you plan on needing your next crossover SUV for, nothing is more important than safety. The Subaru Outback has earned IIHS Top Safety Picks every year since 2009 along with top five-star overall safety ratings from the NHTSA. While the Subaru Outback has also been recognized as the longest-lasting midsize crossover in its class, the VW Golf SportWagen is also said to be safe. However, when you look at the results of independent safety testing, you'll find that the 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen only managed a four-star NHTSA safety rating for frontal crashes compared to the top five-star rating earned by the 2017 Subaru Outback. Both models are available with driver assist technology, but independent testing also showed this technology in the Subaru outperforms the VW.

Research Your Next New Vehicle at Mike Shaw Subaru Serving the Denver Metro Area

Your next new vehicle is a big decision, and it only makes sense to do the homework so you get the most for your money. At Mike Shaw Subaru, we're proud to prove the advantages that come with a new Subaru by providing the facts in competitive Subaru comparison pages like this one. Once you have an idea of which model will best meet your needs, find out more in our detailed Subaru model information pages. Once you have the research handled, finding the perfectly equipped model is no problem in our huge inventory of the latest Subaru models. We take the hassle out of shopping with Always Our Lowest Price, Guaranteed! Frequently updated purchase, finance, and lease special offers make it easier to get even more and it's easy to schedule your next test drive online. We invite you to stop by our convenient location at 1650 W 104th Avenue, Thornton, CO 80234 where we proudly serve Westminster and Arvada, CO at Mike Shaw Subaru.