Compare performance (213 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (34200 £ vs 40000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan X-Trail or Subaru Outback?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Nissan X-Trail has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34200 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5863 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Nissan X-Trail manages with 5.70 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.60 L. The difference is about 2.90 L per 100 km.
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 Nissan X-Trail has a noticeable edge – offering 213 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 44 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan X-Trail is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.20 s. That’s about 3.20 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Nissan X-Trail pulls convincingly stronger with 525 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 273 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Nissan X-Trail offers clearly perceptible more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.
In curb weight, Subaru Outback is slight lighter – 1643 kg compared to 1668 kg. The difference is around 25 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Nissan X-Trail offers hardly perceptible more room – 585 L compared to 561 L. That’s a difference of about 24 L.
When it comes to payload, Nissan X-Trail minimal takes the win – 574 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.
The Nissan X-Trail sits 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.
The Nissan X-Trail is a roomy, no-nonsense family SUV that mixes sensible practicality with a quietly modern look, making it an easy choice for busy lives and weekend escapes. It drives with calm confidence, delivers a comfortable ride and sensible tech, and won’t demand drama while doing the everyday heavy lifting.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
34200 - 50500 £
|
Price
40000 - 44400 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.9 L
|
Consumption L/100km
8.60 L
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
|
Electric Range
-
|
Electric Range
-
|
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
co2
131 - 161 g/km
|
co2
193 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
SUV
|
Body Type
Estate
|
|
Seats
5 - 7
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
-
|
Doors
-
|
|
Curb weight
1668 - 1961 kg
|
Curb weight
1643 - 1676 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
177 - 585 L
|
Trunk capacity
561 L
|
|
Length
-
|
Length
-
|
|
Width
1840 mm
|
Width
1875 mm
|
|
Height
-
|
Height
-
|
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
|
Payload
432 - 574 kg
|
Payload
524 - 557 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
|
Engine Type
Petrol
|
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
|
Transmission Detail
CVT, Reduction Gearbox
|
Transmission Detail
CVT
|
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
163 - 213 HP
|
Power HP
169 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 9.6 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.20 s
|
|
Max Speed
-
|
Max Speed
-
|
|
Torque
300 - 525 Nm
|
Torque
252 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
3
|
Number of Cylinders
4
|
|
Power kW
120 - 157 kW
|
Power kW
124 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
1497 cm3
|
Engine capacity
2498 cm3
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2025
|
Model Year
2024
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
|
|
Brand
Nissan
|
Brand
Subaru
|
The Nissan X-Trail is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.