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Subaru Outback vs McLaren GT Series comparison

Compare performance (169 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (40,000 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Outback or McLaren GT Series?

Subaru Outback vs McLaren GT Series: Key differences

Subaru Outback

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  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • markedly more trunk space
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McLaren GT Series

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Outback

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Subaru Outback is significantly cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 135,694 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Subaru Outback uses 8.6 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

GT Series

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 McLaren GT Series offers substantially more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 466 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren GT Series delivers substantially more torque with 630 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 378 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.

Seats: Subaru Outback offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, McLaren GT Series is marginally lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,643 kg. The difference is around 123 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers markedly more boot space – 561 L compared to 420 L. That’s a difference of about 141 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The McLaren GT Series has only a minor advantage 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.

£175,714
GT Series

McLaren GT Series

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 635 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 11.9 L/100km
Subaru Outback
McLaren GT Series

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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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McLaren GT Series

The McLaren GT takes the supercar blueprint and stretches it into a grand tourer, marrying thrilling pace with genuine long-distance comfort and a cabin that’s actually liveable. If you crave weekend escape capability without surrendering driver engagement, this is the car to consider — though it does attract a fair share of admiring glances.

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Subaru Outback
McLaren GT Series

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Price
175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
193 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
561 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
2,045 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
524 - 557 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
169 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
252 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
124 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Subaru
Brand
McLaren
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