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Subaru Outback vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (169 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (40,000 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Outback or Lotus Eletre?

Subaru Outback vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly 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 clearly cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 45,685 £.

Eletre

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 Lotus Eletre offers considerably more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 749 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 7.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers considerably more torque with 985 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 733 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, Subaru Outback is considerably lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 922 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers slightly more boot space – 688 L compared to 561 L. That’s a difference of about 127 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries moderately more – 557 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 72 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
193 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
561 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
-
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
-
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
524 - 557 kg
Payload
405 - 485 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
169 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
252 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
124 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 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
Lotus
Is the Subaru Outback offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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