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 Honda Accord Comparison
Subaru Outback
Honda Accord
2025 Subaru
Outback
vs
2025 Honda
Accord
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
63L
460 to 567 km
48L - 56L
206 to 364 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
8 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$43,690 - $57,490
$55,177 - $61,685
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
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
Andrew Maclean
Contributor
Andrew Maclean drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable ride quality
- Spacious interior
- Efficient hybrid powertrain
Misses
- Lacks brand cache
- No heated seats
- Conservative styling
Colours Available
All colour options are at no additional cost, VTi-LX Petrol options include:
- Modern Steel
- Platinum White
- Lunar Silver
- Meteoroid Grey
- Crystal Black
VTi-LX Hybrid removes Modern Steel and adds:
- Passion Red
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 - 2498 | 1498 - 1993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L, 2.5L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 138kW - 183kW | 140kW - 158kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 5800 | 5000 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 245Nm - 350Nm | 260Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 3400 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 86 - 90 | 89.5 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
