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Subaru Outback vs Kia Seltos comparison

Compare performance (169 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (40,000 £ vs 29,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Outback or Kia Seltos?

Subaru Outback vs Kia Seltos: Key differences

Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely more trunk space
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Kia Seltos

  • markedly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Seltos is markedly cheaper – starting at 29,300 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,715 £.

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

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 Seltos offers only slightly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 11 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Seltos is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.8 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Seltos delivers marginally more torque with 265 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 13 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Seltos is marginally lighter – 1,515 kg compared to 1,643 kg. The difference is around 128 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers barely more boot space – 561 L compared to 536 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries somewhat more – 557 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 62 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Seltos is decisively ahead 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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Kia Seltos

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.9 - 7.5 L/100km
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Kia Seltos

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Price
29,300 - 38,900 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
193 g/km
co2
156 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Curb weight
1,515 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
561 L
Trunk capacity
536 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
524 - 557 kg
Payload
485 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
169 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
252 Nm
Torque
265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
124 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Kia
Is the Subaru Outback offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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