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Subaru Outback vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (169 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (40,000 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Outback or Suzuki Jimny?

Subaru Outback vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Subaru Outback

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  • markedly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

Suzuki Jimny

  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • significantly lighter

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.

Suzuki Jimny is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,743 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Jimny uses 7.7 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

Jimny

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 Subaru Outback offers markedly more power – delivering 169 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru Outback is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.2 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Subaru Outback delivers substantially more torque with 252 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 122 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is significantly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,643 kg. The difference is around 478 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries substantially more – 557 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 287 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru Outback is decisively ahead 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.

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Outback

Subaru Outback

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 169 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.6 L/100km
Subaru Outback
Suzuki Jimny

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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Subaru Outback
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
193 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
561 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
-
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
524 - 557 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
169 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
252 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
124 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Suzuki
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