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Nissan Ariya vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (435 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (54,800 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Ariya or Subaru Outback?

Nissan Ariya vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

Nissan Ariya

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

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  • markedly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ariya

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Subaru Outback is markedly cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,828 £.

Outback

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Nissan Ariya offers clearly more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 266 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Ariya is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers significantly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 348 Nm more.

Ariya

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 markedly lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 2,277 kg. The difference is around 634 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers markedly more boot space – 561 L compared to 415 L. That’s a difference of about 146 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries markedly more – 557 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 194 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Ariya 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.

£54,848
Ariya

Nissan Ariya

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 435 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 417 km
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Subaru Outback

Costs and Consumption
Price
54,800 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
417 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
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
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,277 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
415 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
363 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
435 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
600 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
320 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
Nissan
Brand
Subaru
Is the Nissan Ariya offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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