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Subaru Outback vs Ferrari 296 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (169 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (40,000 £ vs 348,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Outback or Ferrari 296 Coupe?

Subaru Outback vs Ferrari 296 Coupe: Key differences

Subaru Outback

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  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • barely lighter
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Ferrari 296 Coupe

  • substantially more power
  • significantly 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.

Subaru Outback is substantially cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Coupe costs 348,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 308,837 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Subaru Outback uses 8.6 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Ferrari 296 Coupe with 8.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

296 Coupe

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 Ferrari 296 Coupe offers substantially more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 711 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 7.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Coupe delivers significantly more torque with 755 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 503 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.

Seats: Subaru Outback offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Outback is barely lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 1,670 kg. The difference is around 27 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries clearly more – 557 kg compared to 225 kg. That’s a difference of about 332 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru Outback is far ahead 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.

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Outback

Subaru Outback

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 169 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.6 L/100km
Subaru Outback
Ferrari 296 Coupe

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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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Ferrari 296 Coupe

Slip behind the wheel of the Ferrari 296 GTB and you get a compact supercar that turns everyday roads into a racetrack with intoxicating urgency and razor-sharp poise. It's the perfect choice for drivers who want headline-grabbing performance and Ferrari drama without the showroom theatrics, all wrapped in stunning Italian design.

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Subaru Outback
Ferrari 296 Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Price
348,900 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
193 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Trunk capacity
561 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
524 - 557 kg
Payload
225 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
169 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
252 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
124 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Ferrari
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