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Subaru Outback vs NIO EL8 comparison

Compare performance (169 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (40,000 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Outback or NIO EL8?

Subaru Outback vs NIO EL8: Key differences

Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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NIO EL8

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Outback

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Subaru Outback is considerably cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the NIO EL8 costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,037 £.

EL8

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 NIO EL8 offers clearly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 484 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL8 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 6.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL8 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 598 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: NIO EL8 offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Outback is considerably lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 970 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers significantly more boot space – 561 L compared to 265 L. That’s a difference of about 296 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL8 carries marginally more – 577 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL8 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 £71,100
EL8

NIO EL8

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 390 - 510 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 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
6
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Trunk capacity
561 L
Trunk capacity
265 L
Length
-
Length
5,099 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,989 mm
Height
-
Height
1,750 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Payload
524 - 557 kg
Payload
557 - 577 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
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
252 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
124 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Subaru
Brand
NIO
Is the Subaru Outback offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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