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Subaru Outback vs BYD Seal 6 comparison

Compare performance (169 HP vs 212 HP), boot space and price (40,000 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Outback or BYD Seal 6?

Subaru Outback vs BYD Seal 6: Key differences

Subaru Outback

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  • very slightly lighter
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BYD Seal 6

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Outback

Costs and Efficiency:

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

BYD Seal 6 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,172 £.

Seal 6

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 BYD Seal 6 offers visibly more power – delivering 212 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 43 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal 6 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 8.5 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

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 very slightly lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 67 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries noticeably more – 557 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 122 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Seal 6 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 £36,800
Seal 6

BYD Seal 6

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 - 212 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 7.8 - 11.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 54 - 101 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Price
36,800 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
7.8 - 11.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
54 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
193 g/km
co2
38 - 60 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
561 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
524 - 557 kg
Payload
435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
169 HP
Power HP
184 - 212 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
252 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
124 kW
Power kW
135 - 156 kW
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Subaru
Brand
BYD
Is the Subaru Outback offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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