2023 Subaru Outback XT v Volkswagen Passat Alltrack comparison
Which of these high-riding heroes is a better alternative to the mid-sized SUVs that are shooting up the sales charts?
Subaru Outback vs Subaru Outback Comparison
Subaru Outback
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Subaru Outback reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Subaru Outback reviewThis 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 Subaru Outback AWD TOURING XT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
63L
460 to 567 km
63L
460 to 567 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$43,690 - $57,490
$43,690 - $57,490
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
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
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
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
Comparison
Reviews
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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Josh Nevett
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.
Josh Nevett
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 - 2498 | 2387 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L, 2.5L | 2.4L, 2.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 138kW - 183kW | 138kW - 183kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 5800 | 5200 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 245Nm - 350Nm | 245Nm - 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 3400 | 2000 - 3400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 86 - 90 | 86 - 90 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
