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 Volvo XC90 Comparison
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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Based on the Subaru Outback AWD TOURING XT
Based on the Volvo XC90
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
63L
460 to 567 km
71L
128 to 582 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
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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
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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 | ||
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 - 2498 | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.4L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 138kW - 183kW | 183kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 5800 | 5400 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 245Nm - 350Nm | 350Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 3400 | 1800 - 3000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.6 - 12 | 9 - 10.5 | |
