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Subaru Outback vs Kia EV4 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (169 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (40,000 £ vs 35,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Outback or Kia EV4 Sedan?

Subaru Outback vs Kia EV4 Sedan: Key differences

Subaru Outback

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  • slightly lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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Kia EV4 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

Kia EV4 Sedan is moderately cheaper – starting at 35,600 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,458 £.

EV4 Sedan

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia EV4 Sedan offers a bit more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 35 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV4 Sedan is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV4 Sedan delivers a bit more torque with 283 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 31 Nm more.

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 slightly lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 1,815 kg. The difference is around 172 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers a bit more boot space – 561 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 71 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries a bit more – 557 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 102 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV4 Sedan 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 £35,600
EV4 Sedan

Kia EV4 Sedan

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.3 - 14.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 456 - 633 km
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Kia EV4 Sedan

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Price
35,600 - 43,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.3 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
456 - 633 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
193 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Curb weight
1,815 - 1,914 kg
Trunk capacity
561 L
Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
524 - 557 kg
Payload
441 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
169 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
252 Nm
Torque
283 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
124 kW
Power kW
150 kW
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Kia
Is the Subaru Outback offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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