2024 Outback vs. 2024 Cooper S Clubman in Ann Arbo
The 2024 Subaru Outback vs. 2024 MINI Cooper S Clubman
Once a mainstay of American automotive culture, station wagons have nearly died out. That's no surprise, as the SUV and crossover can be considered their direct competitor. However, a few choices remain for those who prefer a station wagon. The 2024 Subaru Outback and the 2024 Mini Cooper S Clubman are formidable alternatives.
The Subaru Outback is closely related to the Subaru Legacy sedan. That’s why it’s not an SUV, despite having more than a passing resemblance to one. The 2024 Outback is based on 2020's sixth generation, which was refreshed for 2023. Meanwhile, the 2024 Cooper S Clubman is from the model's second generation, which Mini introduced in 2015. 2024 will be its last model year.
Let's examine the two in a Subaru vs. Mini comparison. We'll check each vehicle's performance, safety, and interior specifications. Then, contact the Subaru of Ann Arbor team if you want to know more about the 2024 Outback.
Interior Comparison
The 2024 Subaru Outback is noticeably larger than the 2024 Cooper S Clubman. It's got 15 more cubic feet of interior space and maintains a similar advantage in trunk space. This is also due to its taller design that is more akin to an SUV. The Outback also gives you attractive features, such as dual-zone climate control on all trims except the base, plus plenty of USB charging ports.
Higher trims of the 2024 Outback come with heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, leather seat upholstery, and a powered driver seat. A power moonroof is also available on some trims. You’ll also appreciate the design of the 2024 Outback’s dashboard, which still looks fresh, while the 2024 Cooper S Clubman is starting to look dated.
Every 2024 Outback includes Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ support. The base trim comes with dual 7-inch touchscreens, while all other trims get an 11.6-inch portrait-oriented touchscreen. This is because the climate controls are also provided via the touchscreen. However, the 2024 Cooper S Clubman only offers Apple CarPlay® on higher trims. There’s no Android Auto™ compatibility. Both station wagons offer Harman/Kardon premium sound system upgrades for audiophiles.
Performance Comparison
The 2024 Subaru Outback is available with two engines. Both use CVT gearboxes and Subaru's symmetrical all-wheel-drive system. They also get a manual shifting mode with eight simulated ratios and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters on some trims.
The base engine is a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated Boxer 4-cylinder. This engine makes 182 horsepower and 176 pound-feet of torque. For those desiring more, there’s a new 2.4-liter turbocharged Boxer 4-cylinder unit. This engine can generate 260 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque.
The base engine takes 8.5 seconds in the 0-60 benchmark, while the turbocharged 2.4-liter unit can accomplish 0-60 in just 5.8 seconds as per independent testing. Furthermore, the 2024 Outback has 8.7 inches of ground clearance on most trims. The Wilderness trim gets 9.5 inches of ground clearance, as well as beefed-up suspension and skid plates for some off-road capabilities.
The 2024 Outback can tow up to 2,700 pounds with the 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine and up to 3,500 pounds with the 2.4-liter turbocharged unit.
The 2024 Mini Cooper S Clubman has a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with 189 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque. It comes with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Front-wheel-drive is standard, while all-wheel-drive is optional.
Safety Features Comparison
The 2024 Subaru Outback and the 2024 Mini Cooper S Clubman offer comprehensive safety feature sets. They have autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection. They’ve also got lane departure warning and lane-keeping assist. Moreover, the 2024 Outback adds adaptive cruise control as a standard feature.
Every 2024 Outback also includes the EyeSight® driver assistance technology package. This covers many of the features above and adds sway warning plus lane centering for the cruise control. The 2024 Outback also has a DriverFocus® distraction mitigation system that monitors the driver for distractions and alerts accordingly.
Find the 2024 Subaru Outback in Ann Arbor, MI
The 2024 Subaru Outback has more space, better tech, and more power in this Subaru vs. Mini contest. It can engage in mild off-roading and is the safer station wagon by a significant margin. It's time to drop by Subaru of Ann Arbor and check out the 2024 Outback for yourself. Our team is waiting to assist.
