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Porsche 911 Convertible vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (711 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (138,000 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche 911 Convertible or Subaru Outback?

Porsche 911 Convertible vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

Porsche 911 Convertible

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Subaru Outback

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

911 Convertible

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Subaru Outback is substantially cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the Porsche 911 Convertible costs 138,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 97,980 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Subaru Outback uses 8.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Porsche 911 Convertible with 10.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

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 Porsche 911 Convertible offers considerably more power – delivering 711 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 542 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche 911 Convertible is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.6 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 7.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche 911 Convertible delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 548 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Subaru Outback offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche 911 Convertible is marginally lighter – 1,572 kg compared to 1,643 kg. The difference is around 71 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers noticeably more boot space – 561 L compared to 373 L. That’s a difference of about 188 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries markedly more – 557 kg compared to 345 kg. That’s a difference of about 212 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche 911 Convertible is decisively ahead 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 £138,000
911 Convertible

Porsche 911 Convertible

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 394 - 711 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 10.5 - 13.7 L/100km
Porsche 911 Convertible
Subaru Outback

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Porsche 911 Convertible

The Porsche 911 Cabriolet transforms the iconic silhouette into an open‑air weapon, offering roof-down glamour and razor-sharp handling that still feels perfectly composed on normal roads. It’s the kind of car that serves daily duties with surprising ease while delivering intoxicating engine music and a grin factor that makes every trip feel like a small victory.

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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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Porsche 911 Convertible
Subaru Outback

Costs and Consumption

Price
138,000 - 244,500 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
10.5 - 13.7 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
237 - 310 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2 - 4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,572 - 1,900 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
163 - 373 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,852 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
195 - 345 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
394 - 711 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.6 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
450 - 800 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
290 - 523 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
2,981 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Porsche
Brand
Subaru
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