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Subaru Outback vs VW Touran comparison

Compare performance (169 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (40,000 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Outback or VW Touran?

Subaru Outback vs VW Touran: Key differences

Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power
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VW Touran

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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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.

VW Touran is moderately cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,025 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Touran uses 5.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Subaru Outback with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

Touran

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 slightly more power – delivering 169 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Touran is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 8.9 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Touran delivers markedly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 108 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Touran is very slightly lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,643 kg. The difference is around 123 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touran offers markedly more boot space – 834 L compared to 561 L. That’s a difference of about 273 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touran carries marginally more – 601 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 44 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Touran is far ahead 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 £36,000
Touran

VW Touran

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
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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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VW Touran

The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Reviews VW Touran

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Anders
23 May 2026, 15:27:48

It really is the Swiss Army knife. Six people on holiday at a summer cottage including all their luggage. Or how about four people in the car plus a dishwasher standing in as baggage. Or five people, two of them in child seats plus two strollers in the back. And it's also super comfortable on long trips. You sit well and it has a nice interior. Today there's nothing comparable that can replace it. Oh, and it actually does the 16–17 km/l it's rated for.

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Subaru Outback
VW Touran

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Price
36,000 - 45,300 £
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
193 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Curb weight
1,520 - 1,631 kg
Trunk capacity
561 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
524 - 557 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
169 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
252 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
124 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Subaru
Brand
VW
Is the Subaru Outback offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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