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.

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.

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 L
Width : 1,860 mm
Brand : Toyota
Payload : 375 - 565 kg

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Quick data check: Toyota bZ4X

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

from £37,900

Skoda Kodiaq

Price : 37,900 - 50,600 £
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 150 - 265 HP
Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Electric Range : 119 - 122 km
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 6.3 - 9.7 s
Model Year : 2,024 - 2,025
Max Speed : 226 km/h
Torque : 250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Doors : 5
Model : Kodiaq
Modell : Kodiaq 2.0 TSI, Kodiaq RS, Kodiaq 1.5 TSI mHEV, Kodiaq 2.0 TDI, Kodiaq 1.5 TSI iV PHEV
CO2 Efficiency Class : F, G, E, B
Trim Level : Selection 4x4 DSG, Sportline 4x4 DSG, 4x4 DSG, Selection DSG, Sportline DSG
Power kW : 110 - 195 kW
co2 : 35 - 186 g/km
Engine capacity : 1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Curb weight : 1,684 - 1,970 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 58 L
Trunk capacity : 745 - 910 L
Length : 4,758 mm
Width : 1,864 mm
Height : 1,679 - 1,683 mm
Brand : Skoda
Max trunk capacity : 2,105 L
Payload : 460 - 563 kg

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Quick data check: Skoda Kodiaq

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

from £43,700

Mazda CX-60

Price : 43,700 - 57,900 £
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 200 - 327 HP
Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 5.2 L/100km
Electric Range : 63 km
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 5.8 - 8.4 s
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 450 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4 - 6
Model : CX-60
Modell : CX-60 2.5 e-Skyactiv PHEV, CX-60 3.3 e-Skyactiv D 200, CX-60 3.3 e-Skyactiv D 254
CO2 Efficiency Class : B, D, E
Trim Level : Prime-Line AWD Automatik, Exclusive-Line AWD Automatik, Prime-Line Automatik, Exclusive-Line Automatik, Homura AWD Automatik, Takumi AWD Automatik, Homura Plus AWD Automatik, Takumi Plus AWD Automatik, Homura Automatik, Takumi Automatik
Power kW : 147 - 241 kW
co2 : 85 - 137 g/km
Engine capacity : 2,488 - 3,283 cm3
Curb weight : 1,890 - 2,055 kg
Trunk capacity : 570 L
Width : 1,890 mm
Brand : Mazda
Payload : 581 - 612 kg

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Quick data check: Mazda CX-60

very slightly cheaper
somewhat lighter
clearly more power
substantially more efficient
considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
only slightly more trunk space

from £25,600

Skoda Octavia Combi

Price : 25,600 - 42,300 £
Body Type : Estate
Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail : Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 116 - 265 HP
Consumption L/100km : 4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 6.5 - 10.7 s
Model Year : 2,024 - 2,025
Max Speed : 203 - 250 km/h
Torque : 220 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Doors : 5
Model : Octavia
Modell : Octavia Combi RS, Octavia Combi 2.0 TSI, Octavia Combi 1.5 TSI ACT, Octavia Combi 1.5 TSI ACT mHEV, Octavia Combi 2.0 TDI SCR
CO2 Efficiency Class : E, F, D, C
Trim Level : DSG, Selection 4x4 DSG, Sportline 4x4 DSG, Essence, Selection, Essence DSG, Selection DSG, Sportline, Sportline DSG, Balance, Balance DSG, Balance 4x4 DSG
Power kW : 85 - 195 kW
co2 : 113 - 157 g/km
Engine capacity : 1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Curb weight : 1,366 - 1,553 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 45 - 55 L
Trunk capacity : 640 L
Length : 4,698 - 4,709 mm
Width : 1,829 mm
Height : 1,455 - 1,468 mm
Brand : Skoda
Max trunk capacity : 1,700 L
Payload : 471 - 534 kg

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Quick data check: Skoda Octavia Combi

significantly cheaper
noticeably more power
substantially more efficient
substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
clearly lighter
a bit more trunk space

from £36,500

VW Passat

Price : 36,500 - 58,500 £
Body Type : Estate
Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 122 - 272 HP
Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 8 L/100km
Electric Range : 124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity : 19.7 kWh
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 5.8 - 10.7 s
Model Year : 2,024 - 2,025
Max Speed : 220 - 250 km/h
Torque : 250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Doors : 5
Model : Passat
Modell : Passat Variant 2.0 TSI, Passat Variant 1.5 eTSI ACT, Passat Variant 2.0 TDI, Passat Variant 1.5 eHybrid
CO2 Efficiency Class : G, D, E, B
Trim Level : R-Line 4MOTION DSG, DSG, Business DSG, Elegance DSG, R-Line DSG, Elegance 4MOTION DSG
Power kW : 90 - 200 kW
co2 : 28 - 181 g/km
Engine capacity : 1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Curb weight : 1,573 - 1,858 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 45 - 66 L
Trunk capacity : 510 - 690 L
Length : 4,917 mm
Width : 1,849 mm
Height : 1,521 mm
Brand : VW
Max trunk capacity : 1,770 L
Payload : 501 - 577 kg

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Quick data check: VW Passat

only slightly cheaper
clearly more power
substantially more efficient
clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
only slightly lighter
somewhat more trunk space

from £46,600

Volvo EC40

Price : 46,600 - 59,000 £
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Electric
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 238 - 442 HP
Consumption kWh/100km : 16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range : 488 - 584 km
Battery Capacity : 67 - 79 kWh
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 4.6 - 7.3 s
Model Year : 2024
Max Speed : 180 km/h
Torque : 420 - 670 Nm
Doors : 5
Model : EC40
Modell : EC40 Single Motor, EC40 Single Motor Extended Range, EC40 Twin Motor, EC40 Twin Motor Performance
CO2 Efficiency Class : A
Trim Level : Core, Plus Dark, Plus Black Edition, Ultra Black Edition, Ultra Dark, Core AWD, Plus Black Edition AWD, Plus Dark AWD, Ultra Black Edition AWD, Ultra Dark AWD
Power kW : 175 - 325 kW
co2 : 0 g/km
Curb weight : 2,065 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity : 404 L
Length : 4,440 mm
Width : 1,873 mm
Height : 1,591 mm
Brand : Volvo
Max trunk capacity : 1,196 L
Payload : 395 - 435 kg

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Quick data check: Volvo EC40

a bit cheaper
markedly lighter
markedly more trunk space
clearly more power
significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

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