Subaru Outback alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Subaru Outback, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

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Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Subaru Outback and are good next research steps.

from £36,800

Toyota bZ4X

Price 36,800 - 51,000 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Electric
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 167 - 380 HP
Consumption kWh/100km 13.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range 444 - 591 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.4 - 8.6 s
Model Year 2,025 - 2,026
Torque 268 - 338 Nm
Model bZ4X
Modell bZ4X, bZ4X Touring
CO2 Efficiency Class A
Trim Level Comfort, Teamplayer, Lounge, Teamplayer AWD, Lounge AWD
Power kW 123 - 280 kW
co2 0 g/km
Curb weight 1,900 - 2,180 kg
Trunk capacity 452 - 669 L
Width 1,860 mm
Brand Toyota
Payload 375 - 565 kg
Variant Touring

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Toyota bZ4X as a suitable alternative to Subaru Outback

The Subaru Outback and the Toyota bZ4X offer two very different answers to the modern crossover question: the Outback is a rugged, practical petrol AWD with generous cargo space and light off-road capability, while the bZ4X is Toyota’s mainstream battery-electric SUV focused on quiet, emissions‑free driving and EV tech. Choose the Outback if you need proven all‑weather capability, towing and long-range flexibility; pick the bZ4X if you want an EV with a smooth ride and lower running costs for daily and city use.

The Toyota bZ4X is an electric crossover that focuses on a calm ride, practical interior and predictable handling for everyday driving. It suits buyers who want an easygoing, reliable EV with Toyota's familiar build quality and a clean, simple design.

Quick data check: Toyota bZ4X

slightly lighter
marginally cheaper
considerably more power
considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
moderately more trunk space

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from £40,200

VW Tayron

Price 40,200 - 56,000 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 150 - 272 HP
Consumption L/100km 1.5 - 8.5 L/100km
Electric Range 116 - 123 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.1 - 9.7 s
Model Year 2,025 - 2,026
Torque 250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Tayron
Modell Tayron 1.5 eTSI, Tayron 2.0 TDI SCR, Tayron 2.0 TSI OPF, Tayron 1.5 eHybrid OPF
CO2 Efficiency Class E, F, B, G
Trim Level Life DSG, Life 4MOTION DSG, R-Line 4MOTION DSG, Elegance DSG, Elegance 4MOTION DSG, R-Line DSG, R-Line 195 4MOTION DSG
Power kW 110 - 200 kW
co2 33 - 192 g/km
Engine capacity 1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Curb weight 1,682 - 1,948 kg
Trunk capacity 705 - 885 L
Width 1,853 - 1,866 mm
Brand VW
Payload 497 - 573 kg

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Quick data check: VW Tayron

very slightly cheaper
only slightly lighter
noticeably more power
significantly more efficient
significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
visibly more trunk space

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from £36,100

Skoda Superb Combi

Price 36,100 - 52,300 £
Body Type Estate
Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 150 - 265 HP
Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 7.8 L/100km
Electric Range 128 - 137 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.7 - 9.3 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Torque 250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Superb
Modell Superb Combi 2.0 TSI, Superb Combi 1.5 TSI mHEV, Superb Combi 2.0 TDI SCR, Superb Combi iV 1.5 TSI PHEV
CO2 Efficiency Class E, F, D, G, B
Trim Level Selection DSG, L&K DSG, Sportline DSG, Essence DSG, Selection 4x4 DSG, L&K 4x4 DSG, Sportline 4x4 DSG, Essence 4x4 DSG
Power kW 110 - 195 kW
co2 28 - 178 g/km
Engine capacity 1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Curb weight 1,575 - 1,853 kg
Trunk capacity 510 - 690 L
Width 1,849 mm
Brand Skoda
Payload 497 - 584 kg
Variant Combi

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Quick data check: Skoda Superb Combi

slightly cheaper
clearly more power
considerably more efficient
considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
very slightly lighter
a bit more trunk space

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from £27,500

Ford Focus

Price 27,500 - 42,700 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 115 - 280 HP
Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 8 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.7 - 11.8 s
Model Year 2,022 - 2,024
Max Speed 186 - 250 km/h
Torque 170 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Doors 5
Model Focus
Modell Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid, Focus 1.5 EcoBlue, Focus ST, Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid, Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
CO2 Efficiency Class D, G
Trim Level Titanium, Titanium Edition, Titanium Edition PowerShift Automatik, Titanium Edition Automatik, X Edition, Titanium X, ST-Line, ST-Line X, Titanium PowerShift Automatik, Titanium X PowerShift Automatik, ST-Line PowerShift Automatik, ST-Line X PowerShift Automatik, Titanium Automatik, Titanium X Automatik, ST-Line Automatik, ST-Line X Automatik, X, PowerShift Automatik, X PowerShift Automatik, Automatik, X Automatik
Power kW 85 - 206 kW
co2 117 - 183 g/km
Engine capacity 999 - 2,261 cm3
Curb weight 1,330 - 1,529 kg
Fuel tank capacity 52 L
Trunk capacity 392 L
Length 4,382 - 4,397 mm
Width 1,825 - 1,844 mm
Height 1,438 - 1,482 mm
Brand Ford
Max trunk capacity 1,354 L
Payload 495 - 560 kg

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Quick data check: Ford Focus

markedly more trunk space
clearly cheaper
noticeably more power
significantly more efficient
considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
markedly lighter

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from £34,200

Nissan X-Trail

Price 34,200 - 50,500 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 163 - 213 HP
Consumption L/100km 5.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Seats 5 - 7
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7 - 9.6 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 300 - 525 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3
Model X-Trail
Modell X-Trail 1.5 VC-T Mild-Hybrid, X-Trail 1.5 VC-T e-Power
CO2 Efficiency Class F, D, E
Trim Level Acenta Xtronic (5-Sitzer), Acenta Xtronic (7-Sitzer), N-Connecta Xtronic (5-Sitzer), N-Connecta Xtronic (7-Sitzer), Tekna Xtronic (5-Sitzer), Tekna Xtronic (7-Sitzer), Tekna+ Xtronic (5-Sitzer), Tekna+ Xtronic (7-Sitzer), Acenta, N-Connecta, N-Trek, Tekna, Tekna+, Acenta e-4ORCE (5-Sitzer), Acenta e-4ORCE (7-Sitzer), N-Connecta e-4ORCE (5-Sitzer), N-Connecta e-4ORCE (7-Sitzer), N-Trek e-4ORCE (5-Sitzer), N-Trek e-4ORCE (7-Sitzer), Tekna e-4ORCE (5-Sitzer), Tekna e-4ORCE (7-Sitzer), Tekna+ e-4ORCE (5-Sitzer), Tekna+ e-4ORCE (7-Sitzer)
Power kW 120 - 157 kW
co2 131 - 161 g/km
Engine capacity 1,497 cm3
Curb weight 1,668 - 1,961 kg
Trunk capacity 177 - 585 L
Width 1,840 mm
Brand Nissan
Payload 432 - 574 kg

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Quick data check: Nissan X-Trail

marginally lighter
slightly cheaper
noticeably more power
considerably more efficient
considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
only slightly more trunk space

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from £35,100

Subaru Forester

Price 35,100 - 42,800 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol MHEV
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail CVT
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 136 HP
Consumption L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 12.2 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 182 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Forester
Modell Forester 2.0ie
CO2 Efficiency Class G
Trim Level Trend Lineartronic, Active Lineartronic, Exclusive Lineartronic, Platinum Lineartronic
Power kW 100 kW
co2 183 g/km
Engine capacity 1,995 cm3
Curb weight 1,693 - 1,739 kg
Trunk capacity 508 L
Width 1,830 mm
Brand Subaru
Payload 446 - 492 kg

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Quick data check: Subaru Forester

slightly more power
slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
barely lighter
marginally more trunk space
moderately cheaper
very slightly more efficient

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