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Subaru Outback vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (169 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (40,000 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Outback or VW ID.5?

Subaru Outback vs VW ID.5: Key differences

Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space

VW ID.5

2.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Outback

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW ID.5 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,189 £.

ID.5

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 VW ID.5 offers clearly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 171 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 delivers clearly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 427 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, Subaru Outback is slightly lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 1,963 kg. The difference is around 320 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers marginally more boot space – 561 L compared to 549 L. That’s a difference of about 12 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries marginally more – 557 kg compared to 549 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 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 £36,800
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.7 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 363 - 559 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Price
36,800 - 48,400 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
363 - 559 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
co2
193 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Curb weight
1,963 - 2,233 kg
Trunk capacity
561 L
Trunk capacity
549 L
Length
-
Length
4,582 - 4,599 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
1,601 - 1,618 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,561 L
Payload
524 - 557 kg
Payload
517 - 549 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
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Torque
252 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
124 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Subaru
Brand
VW
Is the Subaru Outback offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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