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Toyota Land Cruiser vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (205 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (72,000 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Land Cruiser or Subaru Outback?

Toyota Land Cruiser vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

Toyota Land Cruiser

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Land Cruiser

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Subaru Outback is considerably cheaper – starting at 40,000 £ , while the Toyota Land Cruiser costs 72,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,971 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Subaru Outback uses 8.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Toyota Land Cruiser with 10.6 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

Outback

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 Toyota Land Cruiser offers somewhat more power – delivering 205 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 36 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru Outback is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 10.2 s, while the Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.3 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Land Cruiser delivers considerably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 248 Nm more.

Land Cruiser

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Toyota Land Cruiser offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Outback is considerably lighter – 1,643 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 772 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Land Cruiser offers clearly more boot space – 742 L compared to 561 L. That’s a difference of about 181 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Land Cruiser carries noticeably more – 750 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 193 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru Outback holds a solid 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 £40,000
Outback

Subaru Outback

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 169 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.6 L/100km
Toyota Land Cruiser
Subaru Outback

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Toyota Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser is the kind of SUV that makes you feel ready to abandon the map and take the long way home, with legendary go-anywhere capability wrapped in reassuringly solid build quality. Inside it's surprisingly comfortable and grown-up — a practical luxury for buyers who want reliability and presence rather than fleeting flash.

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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 Land Cruiser
Subaru Outback

Costs and Consumption

Price
72,000 - 79,700 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
278 - 282 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,450 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
685 - 750 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
205 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
500 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
151 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Subaru
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