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Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (487 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Mach-E or Subaru Outback?

Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

Ford Mustang Mach-E

3.4 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Mustang Mach-E

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Subaru Outback is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the Ford Mustang Mach-E costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,408 £.

Outback

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Mustang Mach-E offers significantly more power – delivering 487 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 318 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Mach-E is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 6.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Mach-E delivers significantly more torque with 950 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 698 Nm more.

Mustang Mach-E

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Outback is visibly lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 2,161 kg. The difference is around 518 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers only slightly more boot space – 561 L compared to 519 L. That’s a difference of about 42 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries somewhat more – 557 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 107 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Mustang Mach-E is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £48,400
Mustang Mach-E

Ford Mustang Mach-E

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 268 - 487 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.7 - 21 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 470 - 600 km
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Subaru Outback

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Mustang Mach-E

The Mustang Mach-E proves an electric SUV can be both playful and practical, with the Mustang name bringing muscle-car charisma to a family-friendly package. It delivers eager performance, a comfortable cabin, and a slick infotainment setup that keeps daily driving fun — and yes, you’ll still get admiring glances at the lights.

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Subaru Outback

The Subaru Outback is the do-it-all wagon for buyers who want SUV capability without the SUV bulk, blending rugged confidence with everyday civility. It's practical, dependable, and built to shrug off rough gravel tracks or rainy commutes with a grin — ideal for buyers who actually use their vehicles, not just park them for show.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E
Subaru Outback

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 66,900 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 21 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
470 - 600 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,161 - 2,351 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
519 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,881 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
368 - 450 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
268 - 487 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
525 - 950 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
197 - 358 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Ford
Brand
Subaru
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