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Subaru Outback vs Suzuki S-Cross comparison

Compare performance (169 HP vs 110 HP), boot space and price (40,000 £ vs 21,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Outback or Suzuki S-Cross?

Subaru Outback vs Suzuki S-Cross: Key differences

Subaru Outback

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  • noticeably more power
  • visibly more trunk space
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Suzuki S-Cross

4.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Suzuki S-Cross is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,800 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,258 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki S-Cross uses 5.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

S-Cross

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 noticeably more power – delivering 169 HP compared to 110 HP. That’s roughly 59 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Subaru Outback delivers very slightly more torque with 252 Nm compared to 235 Nm. That’s about 17 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki S-Cross is visibly lighter – 1,280 kg compared to 1,643 kg. The difference is around 363 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers visibly more boot space – 561 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 131 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries clearly more – 557 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 152 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Suzuki S-Cross 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 £21,800
S-Cross

Suzuki S-Cross

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
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Suzuki S-Cross

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Price
21,800 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
193 g/km
co2
119 - 138 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Curb weight
1,280 - 1,385 kg
Trunk capacity
561 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,785 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
524 - 557 kg
Payload
395 - 405 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
169 HP
Power HP
110 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
252 Nm
Torque
235 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
124 kW
Power kW
81 kW
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,373 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Suzuki
Is the Subaru Outback offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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