BMW IX3 vs Subaru Outback Comparison

    BMW IX3

    Subaru Outback

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    2025 BMW
    IX3
    vs
    2025 Subaru
    Outback
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2024 BMW iX3 review
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    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 Subaru Outback review
    This rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
    Based on the BMW IX3 M SPORT
    Based on the Subaru Outback AWD TOURING XT
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    City drivingCity driving
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    NA
    63L
    460 to 567 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $91,000 - $104,900
    $43,690 - $57,490
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    CarExpert's Take

    Jack Quick
    Contributor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • A proper bargain
    • Still plenty of standard equipment
    • Beautiful ride and chassis tuning
    Misses
    • Not available with all-wheel drive
    • Misses out on surround-view camera
    • Combustion platform limits practicality
    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

    Specs

    Type
    -TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION
    Size (cc)
    -2387 - 2498
    Size (L)
    -2.4L, 2.5L
    Cylinders
    -4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    -16
    Power
    210kW138kW - 183kW
    Power RPM
    60005200 - 5800
    Torque
    400Nm245Nm - 350Nm
    Torque RPM
    -2000 - 3400
    Bore Stroke
    -86 - 90
    Compression Ratio
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