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Subaru Outback vs Toyota Prius comparison

Compare performance (169 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (40,000 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Outback or Toyota Prius?

Subaru Outback vs Toyota Prius: Key differences

Subaru Outback

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  • clearly more trunk space

Toyota Prius

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  • marginally cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter

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 Prius is marginally cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 600 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 8.1 L/100km.

Prius

Engine and Performance:

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 Prius offers noticeably more power – delivering 223 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Prius is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Prius is only slightly lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 1,643 kg. The difference is around 23 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers clearly more boot space – 561 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 277 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries markedly more – 557 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 182 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius is far ahead 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.

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Prius

Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 72 - 86 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
193 g/km
co2
12 - 17 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 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
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Trunk capacity
561 L
Trunk capacity
284 L
Length
-
Length
4,599 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Height
-
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
524 - 557 kg
Payload
365 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin 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
223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
177 km/h
Torque
252 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
124 kW
Power kW
164 kW
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Toyota
Is the Subaru Outback offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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