Volkswagen Touareg 2023 vs Subaru Outback 2025
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Touareg) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Outback) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 241 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Touareg engine produces 51 HP more power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 259 NM more than Subaru Outback. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 68 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.98 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.74 m | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is larger, but lower. Volkswagen Touareg is 3 cm longer than the Subaru Outback, 10 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Touareg is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 810 litres | 980 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1800 litres | 2280 litres | |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Volkswagen Touareg uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Outback (by 480 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Touareg is 1.1 metres more than that of the Subaru Outback, which means Volkswagen Touareg can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`850 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 37 800 | |
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