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Kia Niro vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (138 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Niro or Subaru Outback?

Kia Niro vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

Kia Niro

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • moderately lighter
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Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • 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

Niro

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Niro is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,886 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Niro uses 4.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.

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 Subaru Outback offers somewhat more power – delivering 169 HP compared to 138 HP. That’s roughly 31 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru Outback is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.2 s, while the Kia Niro takes 11.1 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Niro delivers only slightly more torque with 265 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 13 Nm more.

Niro

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Niro is moderately lighter – 1,474 kg compared to 1,643 kg. The difference is around 169 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers slightly more boot space – 561 L compared to 451 L. That’s a difference of about 110 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries a bit more – 557 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 91 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Niro stands well ahead of its rival 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 £29,100
Niro

Kia Niro

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 138 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 4.9 L/100km
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Archi
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Efficient, functional, understated, spacious and comfortable. No surprises: it delivers what it promises and does its job without fanfare. Good buy.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 33,800 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
102 - 111 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
1,474 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
451 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
466 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
138 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 11.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
265 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
102 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
1,580 cm3
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Subaru
What drive types are available for the Kia Niro?

The Kia Niro is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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