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Subaru Outback vs Toyota Land Cruiser - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (169 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (37200 £ vs 70700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Outback or Toyota Land Cruiser?

Subaru Outback

Toyota Land Cruiser

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.

Subaru Outback has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 37200 £, while the Toyota Land Cruiser costs 70700 £. That’s a price difference of around 33471 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Subaru Outback manages with 8.60 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the Toyota Land Cruiser with 10.60 L. The difference is about 2 L per 100 km.

Land Cruiser

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 Land Cruiser has a a bit edge – offering 205 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 36 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru Outback is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 10.20 s, while the Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.30 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Subaru Outback performs to a small extent better – reaching 193 km/h, while the Toyota Land Cruiser tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 23 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Toyota Land Cruiser pulls clearly stronger with 500 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 248 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Toyota Land Cruiser offers evident more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Subaru Outback is decisively lighter – 1643 kg compared to 2610 kg. The difference is around 967 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Toyota Land Cruiser offers noticeable more room – 742 L compared to 561 L. That’s a difference of about 181 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Land Cruiser performs slight better – up to 1895 L, which is about 73 L more than the Subaru Outback.

When it comes to payload, Subaru Outback slight takes the win – 557 kg compared to 540 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Subaru Outback proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Subaru Outback is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £37,200
Outback

Subaru Outback

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 169 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.60 L
Subaru Outback
Toyota Land Cruiser

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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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Toyota Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser is the kind of SUV that makes you feel ready to abandon the map and take the long way home, with legendary go-anywhere capability wrapped in reassuringly solid build quality. Inside it's surprisingly comfortable and grown-up — a practical luxury for buyers who want reliability and presence rather than fleeting flash.

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Subaru Outback
Toyota Land Cruiser
Outback
Land Cruiser

Costs and Consumption

Price
37200 - 41600 £
Price
70700 - 79300 £
Consumption L/100km
8.60 L
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
193 g/km
co2
278 - 284 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
63 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1643 - 1676 kg
Curb weight
2610 kg
Trunk capacity
561 L
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Length
4870 mm
Length
4925 mm
Width
1875 mm
Width
1980 mm
Height
1670 - 1675 mm
Height
1935 mm
Max trunk capacity
1822 L
Max trunk capacity
1829 - 1895 L
Payload
524 - 557 kg
Payload
540 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
169 HP
Power HP
205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.20 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.30 s
Max Speed
193 km/h
Max Speed
170 km/h
Torque
252 Nm
Torque
500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
124 kW
Power kW
151 kW
Engine capacity
2498 cm3
Engine capacity
2755 cm3

General

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

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.