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Subaru Outback vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (169 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (40,000 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Outback or Land Rover Discovery?

Subaru Outback vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery

  • significantly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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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 Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,351 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Land Rover Discovery uses 8.4 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Discovery

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Discovery offers significantly more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 181 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 448 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Outback is clearly lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 748 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers considerably more boot space – 986 L compared to 561 L. That’s a difference of about 425 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries clearly more – 803 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 246 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery stands well ahead of its rival 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 £67,400
Discovery

Land Rover Discovery

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 249 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
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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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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
193 g/km
co2
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
561 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
524 - 557 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
169 HP
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
252 Nm
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
124 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

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

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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