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
Subaru Outback vs Audi SQ7 Comparison
Subaru Outback
Audi SQ7
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2024 Subaru
Outback
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2024 Audi
SQ7
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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 Audi SQ7 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
63L
460 to 567 km
85L
646 to 1029 km
Warranty
5 year
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3 year - 5 year
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warranty
MSRP
$39,990 - $57,490
$162,377 - $175,900
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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
- Who doesn't love a V8
- Impressive interior technology
- Solid space in second row
Misses
- Third row tight alongside newer rivals
- It's a thirsty ol' bus
- Feeling its age in places
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
- Black Style Pack (+$1,850)
- Dynamic Pack (+$10,900)
- Exclusive Paint (+$7,600)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,950)
- Massage Seats Front (+$1,050)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TWIN TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 - 2498 | 3956 - 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.4L | 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT 4 | TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 138kW - 183kW | 320kW - 373kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 3750 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 245Nm - 350Nm | 770Nm - 900Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4800 | 1250 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.6 - 12 | 10.1 - 16 | |
