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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Subaru Outback vs Porsche Macan Comparison
Subaru Outback
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
This rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the Subaru Outback AWD TOURING XT
Based on the Porsche Macan
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
63L
460 to 567 km
75L
668 to 750 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
3 year
warranty
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MSRP
$43,690 - $57,490
$93,800 - $184,400
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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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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 - 2498 | 1984 - 2894 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L, 2.5L | 2.9L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 138kW - 183kW | 195kW - 470kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 5800 | 5000 - 5700 | |
| Torque | ||
| 245Nm - 350Nm | 400Nm - 1130Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 3400 | 1800 - 1900 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 86 - 90 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
