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Kia Sportage vs Subaru Outback - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (239 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (30200 £ vs 37200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Subaru Outback?

Kia Sportage

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Subaru Outback

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

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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.

Kia Sportage has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30200 £, while the Subaru Outback costs 37200 £. That’s a price difference of around 7072 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Sportage manages with 5 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.60 L. The difference is about 3.60 L per 100 km.

Outback @ Subaru Corporation

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 Kia Sportage has a distinct edge – offering 239 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 70 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.20 s. That’s about 2.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Sportage performs barely noticeable better – reaching 203 km/h, while the Subaru Outback tops out at 193 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sportage pulls distinct stronger with 320 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 68 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, Kia Sportage is barely noticeable lighter – 1552 kg compared to 1643 kg. The difference is around 91 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers minimal more room – 587 L compared to 561 L. That’s a difference of about 26 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Subaru Outback performs minimal better – up to 1822 L, which is about 46 L more than the Kia Sportage.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage minimal takes the win – 580 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Kia Sportage proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Kia Sportage is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £30,200
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Kia Sportage

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 239 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 7.9 L
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Kia Sportage

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The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
30200 - 43900 £
Price
37200 - 41600 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
8.60 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
132 - 180 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
63 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Curb weight
1643 - 1676 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
4540 mm
Length
4870 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1875 mm
Height
1645 mm
Height
1670 - 1675 mm
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Max trunk capacity
1822 L
Payload
543 - 580 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.20 s
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Max Speed
193 km/h
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
2498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Subaru

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Is the Kia Sportage offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Sportage is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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