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Subaru Outback vs Toyota Land Cruiser comparison

Compare performance (169 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (40,000 £ vs 72,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Outback or Toyota Land Cruiser?

Subaru Outback vs Toyota Land Cruiser: Key differences

Subaru Outback

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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Toyota Land Cruiser

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • visibly more trunk space
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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.

Subaru Outback is considerably cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the Toyota Land Cruiser costs 72,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,971 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Subaru Outback uses 8.6 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Toyota Land Cruiser with 10.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

Land Cruiser

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 Toyota Land Cruiser offers a bit more power – delivering 205 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 36 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru Outback is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.2 s, while the Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.3 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Land Cruiser delivers considerably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 248 Nm more.

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 more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Outback is clearly lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 772 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Land Cruiser offers visibly more boot space – 742 L compared to 561 L. That’s a difference of about 181 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Land Cruiser carries clearly more – 750 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 193 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru Outback leads convincingly 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 £40,000
Outback

Subaru Outback

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 169 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.6 L/100km
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

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Price
72,000 - 79,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
193 g/km
co2
278 - 282 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,450 kg
Trunk capacity
561 L
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
524 - 557 kg
Payload
685 - 750 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
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
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
252 Nm
Torque
500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
124 kW
Power kW
151 kW
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Toyota
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