Skoda Kodiaq vs Subaru Outback Comparison

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    2025 Skoda
    Kodiaq
    vs
    2025 Subaru
    Outback
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2024 Skoda Kodiaq Sportline review
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    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 Subaru Outback review
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    Based on the Skoda Kodiaq SPORTLINE (4x4) 132TSI
    Based on the Subaru Outback AWD TOURING XT
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    58L - 60L
    435 to 552 km
    63L
    460 to 567 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    7 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $53,290 - $70,590
    $43,690 - $57,490
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    CarExpert's Take

    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Sharp drive-away price
    • Still very nice to drive
    • Proper buttons? In 2024?
    Misses
    • Technology feels old
    • 132kW is adequate, more punch coming
    • Rivals have grown over the years
    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, TURBOTURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION
    Size (cc)
    19842387 - 2498
    Size (L)
    2.0L2.4L, 2.5L
    Cylinders
    44
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    132kW - 180kW138kW - 183kW
    Power RPM
    3900 - 52505200 - 5800
    Torque
    320Nm - 370Nm245Nm - 350Nm
    Torque RPM
    1400 - 16002000 - 3400
    Bore Stroke
    92.886 - 90
    Compression Ratio
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