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Subaru Outback vs VW ID.7 comparison

Compare performance (169 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (40,000 £ vs 46,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Outback or VW ID.7?

Subaru Outback vs VW ID.7: Key differences

Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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VW ID.7

4 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Subaru Outback is a bit cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the VW ID.7 costs 46,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,355 £.

ID.7

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 VW ID.7 offers substantially 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.7 is significantly 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.7 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 clearly lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 2,180 kg. The difference is around 537 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers very slightly more boot space – 561 L compared to 532 L. That’s a difference of about 29 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries moderately more – 557 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 92 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 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 £46,400
ID.7

VW ID.7

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.6 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 594 - 708 km
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Subaru Outback

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Reviews Subaru Outback

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VW ID.7

VW ID.7 arrives as Volkswagen's electric grand tourer, pairing a low-slung, aerodynamic silhouette with a calm, understated interior that prioritizes comfort and space. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want a relaxed, high-tech cruiser that covers motorway miles with poise rather than bravado.

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Reviews VW ID.7

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Mattis Everaert
6 Feb 2026, 07:59:02

Range is completely wrong compared to what’s shown. In reality you can only rely on about 60% of the distance. The boot only opens for whoever has the key? That’s a massive headache for my work.

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Boater Clareshin
2 Nov 2025, 12:59:15

It is a super comfortable car with a charging from 10-80% in less than 20 minutes. This car is also a very economic car as it is fully electric.

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Subaru Outback
VW ID.7

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Price
46,400 - 54,200 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13.6 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
594 - 708 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Curb weight
2,180 - 2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
561 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
-
Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
-
Height
1,535 - 1,536 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,586 L
Payload
524 - 557 kg
Payload
460 - 465 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
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 6.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
252 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
124 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
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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