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.
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/cm3xxxs4v00006i2o2hapflqz.jpg)
Josh Nevett
Subaru Outback vs Skoda Kodiaq Comparison
Subaru Outback
Deal Available!
Skoda Kodiaq
Deal Available!
2025 Subaru
Outback
vs
2025 Skoda
Kodiaq
Select Variants...
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of NaN and NaN.
0.0
8.2
8.0
0.0
Based on the Subaru Outback AWD TOURING XT
Based on the Skoda Kodiaq SPORTLINE (4x4) 132TSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
63L
460 to 567 km
58L - 60L
435 to 552 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$43,690 - $57,490
$53,290 - $70,590
Save with CarExpert
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
- 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
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/clu90fnzm0001884d2mwe2tnt.jpg)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 - 2498 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L, 2.5L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 138kW - 183kW | 132kW - 180kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 5800 | 3900 - 5250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 245Nm - 350Nm | 320Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 3400 | 1400 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 86 - 90 | 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
