8.3
2024 Subaru Outback review
The Subaru Outback will soon be the only lifted wagon in its segment. Does it still make sense with the less powerful, atmo engine?
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Jack Quick
Subaru Outback vs Mazda CX-8 Comparison
Subaru Outback
Mazda CX-8
2024 Subaru
Outback
vs
2024 Mazda
CX-8
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.3
8.2
0.0
Based on the Subaru Outback AWD SPORT
Based on the Mazda CX-8 D35 TOURING ACTIVE (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
63L
460 to 567 km
NA
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
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MSRP
$39,990 - $56,990
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fantastic ride and handling
- Like a couch on wheels
- Oodles of interior space
Misses
- Uninspiring performance
- Shorter service intervals
- Facial detection can get annoying
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth, sonorous diesel powertrain
- Excellent fuel economy
- Comfortable, attractive interior
Misses
- Third row isn't great
- Parents won't appreciate the handsome cloth interior
- It's being discontinued
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 - 2498 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.4L | - | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT 4 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | - | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 138kW - 183kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 5800 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 245Nm - 350Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 3400 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.6 - 12 | - | |
