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Subaru Outback vs Volvo EX60 comparison

Compare performance (169 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (40,000 £ vs 54,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Outback or Volvo EX60?

Subaru Outback vs Volvo EX60: Key differences

Subaru Outback

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  • visibly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space

Volvo EX60

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

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 visibly cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the Volvo EX60 costs 54,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,971 £.

EX60

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 Volvo EX60 offers substantially more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 511 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX60 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 6.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX60 delivers considerably more torque with 790 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 538 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Outback is markedly lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 2,190 kg. The difference is around 547 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers very slightly more boot space – 561 L compared to 523 L. That’s a difference of about 38 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries somewhat more – 557 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 97 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX60 is decisively ahead 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 £54,000
EX60

Volvo EX60

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 374 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 620 - 810 km
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Subaru Outback

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Subaru Outback
Volvo EX60

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Price
54,000 - 70,100 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
620 - 810 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
193 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Curb weight
2,190 - 2,425 kg
Trunk capacity
561 L
Trunk capacity
523 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,899 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
524 - 557 kg
Payload
435 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
169 HP
Power HP
374 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
252 Nm
Torque
480 - 790 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
124 kW
Power kW
275 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,026 - 2,027
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Volvo
Is the Subaru Outback offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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