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Subaru Outback vs Audi Q3 comparison

Compare performance (169 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (40,000 £ vs 38,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Outback or Audi Q3?

Subaru Outback vs Audi Q3: Key differences

Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more trunk space
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Audi Q3

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  • barely cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Outback

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.

Audi Q3 is barely cheaper – starting at 38,200 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,792 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q3 uses 1.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6.9 L/100km.

Q3

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q3 offers visibly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 103 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q3 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.7 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q3 delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 148 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi Q3 is marginally lighter – 1,635 kg compared to 1,643 kg. The difference is around 8 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers somewhat more boot space – 561 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 73 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries barely more – 557 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q3 stands 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.

from £38,200
Q3

Audi Q3

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 8.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 118 - 119 km
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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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Audi Q3

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Very comfortable. Precise steering. E35 petrol engine, 150 hp — sufficient. Manual gearbox very good and well-geared. Looks very handsome. Very large boot. Premium interior.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Price
38,200 - 52,900 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 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
118 - 119 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
193 g/km
co2
39 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Curb weight
1,635 - 1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
561 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 488 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
524 - 557 kg
Payload
505 - 535 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
169 HP
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
252 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
124 kW
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, G, B, F
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Audi
Is the Subaru Outback offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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