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NIO EL8 vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (71,100 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL8 or Subaru Outback?

NIO EL8 vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

NIO EL8

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EL8

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Subaru Outback is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the NIO EL8 costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,037 £.

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 NIO EL8 offers clearly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 484 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL8 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 6.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL8 delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 598 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: NIO EL8 offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Outback is considerably lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 970 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers clearly more boot space – 561 L compared to 265 L. That’s a difference of about 296 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL8 carries very slightly more – 577 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL8 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £71,100
EL8

NIO EL8

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 390 - 510 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
6
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
265 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
5,099 mm
Length
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Width
1,989 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,750 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
557 - 577 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
653 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
850 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
NIO
Brand
Subaru
What drivetrain options does the NIO EL8 have?

The NIO EL8 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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