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Subaru Outback vs Toyota Proace City comparison

Compare performance (169 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (40,000 £ vs 20,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Outback or Toyota Proace City?

Subaru Outback vs Toyota Proace City: Key differences

Subaru Outback

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  • a bit more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Toyota Proace City

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • noticeably 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Proace City is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,800 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,222 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace City uses 5.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

Proace City

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 Subaru Outback offers a bit more power – delivering 169 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 33 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru Outback is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.2 s, while the Toyota Proace City takes 11.5 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace City delivers a bit more torque with 300 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 48 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Toyota Proace City offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City is clearly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,643 kg. The difference is around 277 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Proace City offers noticeably more boot space – 912 L compared to 561 L. That’s a difference of about 351 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City carries visibly more – 829 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 272 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City holds a decisive overall lead 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 £20,800
Proace City

Toyota Proace City

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 343 km
Subaru Outback
Toyota Proace City

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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 Proace City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.

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Subaru Outback
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
343 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
193 g/km
co2
0 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Trunk capacity
561 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 912 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
524 - 557 kg
Payload
525 - 829 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
169 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
252 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
124 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Toyota
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