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Subaru Outback vs Ford Tourneo Courier comparison

Compare performance (169 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (40,000 £ vs 21,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Outback or Ford Tourneo Courier?

Subaru Outback vs Ford Tourneo Courier: Key differences

Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
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Ford Tourneo Courier

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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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.

Ford Tourneo Courier is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,800 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,206 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Tourneo Courier uses 6.6 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

Tourneo Courier

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 Subaru Outback offers somewhat more power – delivering 169 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 33 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Tourneo Courier delivers moderately more torque with 290 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 38 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, Ford Tourneo Courier is only slightly lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 1,643 kg. The difference is around 126 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Tourneo Courier offers very slightly more boot space – 570 L compared to 561 L. That’s a difference of about 9 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries moderately more – 557 kg compared to 483 kg. That’s a difference of about 74 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Tourneo Courier is clearly superior 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.

from £21,800
Tourneo Courier

Ford Tourneo Courier

  • Engine Type Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 125 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.6 - 6.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 320 km
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Nice car, lots of space inside and a practical car for everyday use.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Price
21,800 - 35,000 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
320 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
193 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,545 kg
Trunk capacity
561 L
Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,813 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
524 - 557 kg
Payload
480 - 483 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
169 HP
Power HP
125 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
252 Nm
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
124 kW
Power kW
92 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Ford
Is the Subaru Outback offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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