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Subaru Outback vs Toyota Yaris comparison

Compare performance (169 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (40,000 £ vs 21,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Outback or Toyota Yaris?

Subaru Outback vs Toyota Yaris: Key differences

Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more trunk space
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Toyota Yaris

3.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Toyota Yaris is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,900 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,163 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Yaris uses 3.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.

Yaris

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 Yaris offers markedly more power – delivering 280 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 111 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Yaris is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Yaris delivers visibly more torque with 390 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 138 Nm more.

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 Yaris is significantly lighter – 1,090 kg compared to 1,643 kg. The difference is around 553 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers significantly more boot space – 561 L compared to 286 L. That’s a difference of about 275 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries barely more – 557 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Yaris is clearly superior 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.

from £21,900
Yaris

Toyota Yaris

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 8.7 L/100km
Subaru Outback
Toyota Yaris

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Yaris

The Toyota Yaris is a sprightly city hatch that packs clever packaging, surprising comfort and fuel-sipping manners into a neat, easy-to-park package. It rewards sensible buyers with low running costs, friendly ergonomics and a forgiving drive, delivered with Japanese reliability and just enough personality to make errands feel a little less ordinary.

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Subaru Outback
Toyota Yaris

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Price
21,900 - 40,800 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 8.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
193 g/km
co2
87 - 197 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Curb weight
1,090 - 1,356 kg
Trunk capacity
561 L
Trunk capacity
141 - 286 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,745 - 1,805 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
524 - 557 kg
Payload
289 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
CVT, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
169 HP
Power HP
116 - 280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
252 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
124 kW
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,618 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Toyota
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