8.3
2024 Subaru Outback review
The Subaru Outback will soon be the only lifted wagon in its segment. Does it still make sense with the less powerful, atmo engine?
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Jack Quick
2022 Subaru Outback vs 2024 Porsche Macan Comparison
Subaru Outback
Porsche Macan
2022 Subaru
Outback
vs
2024 Porsche
Macan
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.3
7.8
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Based on the Subaru Outback AWD SPORT
Based on the Porsche Macan T
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
63L
460 to 567 km
75L
698 to 773 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
3 year - 6 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$39,990 - $47,790
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fantastic ride and handling
- Like a couch on wheels
- Oodles of interior space
Misses
- Uninspiring performance
- Shorter service intervals
- Facial detection can get annoying
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Focused, engaging feel behind the wheel
- Pretty competitive pricing, decent inclusions
- 2.0L engine offers plenty of performance
Misses
- Ticking options can still get pricey
- Lacking assistance tech as standard
- Tight back seat and boot for the segment
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$5,400)
- Alloy Wheels Special 21 Inch (+$7,630)
- Cabin Air Ionisation (+$630)
- Coloured Seat Belts (+$1,050)
- Carbon Side Blades (+$2,800)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 - 2498 | 1984 - 2894 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.4L | 0.0, 2.0L, 2.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT 4 | NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 138kW - 183kW | 195kW - 430kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 5800 | 5000 - 5700 | |
| Torque | ||
| 245Nm - 350Nm | 400Nm - 1130Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 3400 | 1800 - 1900 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.6 - 12 | 9.6 - 11.2 | |
