Compare performance (169 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (37200 £ vs 29600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Outback or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29600 £, while the Subaru Outback costs 37200 £. That’s a price difference of around 7629 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Corolla Touring Sports manages with 4.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.60 L. The difference is about 4.20 L per 100 km.
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 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 178 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 9 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.20 s. That’s about 2.70 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Subaru Outback performs minimal better – reaching 193 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is slightly lighter – 1485 kg compared to 1643 kg. The difference is around 158 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers hardly perceptible more room – 596 L compared to 561 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Subaru Outback performs to a small extent better – up to 1822 L, which is about 216 L more than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports.
When it comes to payload, Subaru Outback noticeable takes the win – 557 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 117 kg.
Overall, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
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.
detailsThe Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
37200 - 41600 £
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Price
29600 - 36400 £
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Consumption L/100km
8.60 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
193 g/km
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co2
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
63 L
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1643 - 1676 kg
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Curb weight
1485 - 1515 kg
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Trunk capacity
561 L
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
4870 mm
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Length
4650 mm
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Width
1875 mm
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Width
1790 mm
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Height
1670 - 1675 mm
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Height
1435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1822 L
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Max trunk capacity
1591 - 1606 L
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Payload
524 - 557 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
169 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.20 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
193 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
252 Nm
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Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
124 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
2498 cm3
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Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
Subaru
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Brand
Toyota
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The Subaru Outback is offered with All-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.