8.2
2025 Subaru Outback review
The Outback is a bit of an oddball among modern SUVs, and that works in its favour. Even in upscale Touring XT trim, there's value to be had.
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Josh Nevett
2023 Subaru Outback vs 2024 Land Rover Discovery Comparison
Subaru Outback
Land Rover Discovery
2023 Subaru
Outback
vs
2024 Land Rover
Discovery
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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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8.2
8.1
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Based on the Subaru Outback AWD TOURING XT
Based on the Land Rover Discovery D350 DYNAMIC HSE (221kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
63L
460 to 567 km
89L - 90L
668 to 828 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$116,006 - $130,405
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Huge boot
- Soft, comfortable ride
- Still flying the wagon flag
Misses
- Lazy adaptive cruise control
- Fiddly infotainment system
- Fiddly indicators
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Flexible interior across three rows
- Torquey, refined diesel engine
- Off-road prowess
Misses
- Still an awkward looker
- Options play too much of a role here
- Fiddly two-step boot lip
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
- Climate Control - 4 Zone (+$1,820)
- Alloy Wheels Special 21 Inch (+$780)
- Alloy Wheels Special 22 Inch (+$2,860)
- Cabin Air Purification (+$627)
- Cold Climate Pack (+$2,235)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | BI TURBO CDI, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 - 2498 | 2995 - 2996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.4L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT 4 | DIESEL TWIN TURBO 6, TWIN TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 138kW - 183kW | 221kW - 265kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 5800 | 4000 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 245Nm - 350Nm | 500Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 3400 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.6 - 12 | 10.5 - 15.5 | |
