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Subaru Outback vs Porsche Taycan Wagon comparison

Compare performance (169 HP vs 952 HP), boot space and price (40,000 £ vs 88,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Outback or Porsche Taycan Wagon?

Subaru Outback vs Porsche Taycan Wagon: Key differences

Subaru Outback

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  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Porsche Taycan Wagon

  • significantly more power
  • substantially 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:

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 Porsche Taycan Wagon costs 88,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 48,694 £.

Taycan Wagon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Taycan Wagon offers significantly more power – delivering 952 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 783 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan Wagon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.4 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 7.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan Wagon delivers significantly more torque with 1,110 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 858 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.

Seats: Subaru Outback offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Outback is visibly lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 2,190 kg. The difference is around 547 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers clearly more boot space – 561 L compared to 446 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan Wagon carries only slightly more – 605 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 48 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan Wagon 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 £88,700
Taycan Wagon

Porsche Taycan Wagon

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 408 - 952 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.5 - 19 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 537 - 652 km
Subaru Outback
Porsche Taycan Wagon

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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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Porsche Taycan Wagon

The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo dresses electric sportscar intent in a practical, slightly rugged estate body, delivering rare performance thrills with genuine everyday usefulness. It feels unmistakably Porsche inside — taut, premium and driver-focused — while the raised ride and extra luggage space make it as happy on a muddy weekend escape as it is on a twisty back road.

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Subaru Outback
Porsche Taycan Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Price
88,700 - 182,100 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 19 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
537 - 652 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
193 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Curb weight
2,190 - 2,400 kg
Trunk capacity
561 L
Trunk capacity
405 - 446 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,967 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
524 - 557 kg
Payload
475 - 605 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
169 HP
Power HP
408 - 952 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
252 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,110 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
124 kW
Power kW
300 - 700 kW
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Porsche
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