Subaru Outback 2025 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Outback) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Touareg) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 376 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
| Subaru Outback engine produces 29 HP more power than Volkswagen Touareg, but torque is 124 NM less than Volkswagen Touareg. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 75 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 241 mm (9.5 inches) | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Subaru Outback can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.72 m | |
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Subaru Outback is smaller, but slightly higher. Subaru Outback and Volkswagen Touareg are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 980 litres | 810 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2280 litres | 1800 litres | |
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Subaru Outback has more luggage capacity. Subaru Outback has 170 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Touareg. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Subaru Outback (by 480 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 1.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Touareg, which means Subaru Outback can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`850 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 37 800 | 45 600 | |
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