Compare performance (169 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (40,000 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Outback or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is noticeably cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,415 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports uses 4.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.
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 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers only slightly 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 Touring Sports 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.
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 Touring Sports is slightly lighter – 1,485 kg compared to 1,643 kg. The difference is around 158 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers very slightly more boot space – 596 L compared to 561 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.
When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries visibly more – 557 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 117 kg.
The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports 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.
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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Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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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
-
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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
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Trunk capacity
561 L
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
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Length
4,650 mm
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Width
1,875 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 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
10.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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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
2,498 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 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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