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Subaru Outback vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (169 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (40,000 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Outback or Toyota Corolla?

Subaru Outback vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

Subaru Outback

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  • visibly more trunk space
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Toyota Corolla

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  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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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.

Toyota Corolla is substantially cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,443 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla uses 4.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

Corolla

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 Toyota Corolla offers marginally more power – delivering 178 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 9 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

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, Toyota Corolla is a bit lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,643 kg. The difference is around 223 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers visibly more boot space – 561 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 200 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries somewhat more – 557 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 107 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Corolla is clearly superior overall 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 £28,600
Corolla

Toyota Corolla

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 178 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
193 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
561 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
-
Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
-
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
524 - 557 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
169 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
252 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
124 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Toyota
Is the Subaru Outback offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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