Porsche Macan S Diesel (2014 – 2018) vs Subaru Outback (2014 – 2019): specs compared
Both offer around 258 hp at most. The Porsche Macan S Diesel is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.3 s against 9.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 198 km/h. The Subaru Outback uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 6.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,545 kg against 1,880 kg. At 4,823 mm, the Subaru Outback is 127 mm longer than the Porsche Macan S Diesel.
| Specification |
Porsche
Macan S Diesel
2014 – 2018
|
Subaru
Outback
2014 – 2019
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2018 | 2014 – 2019 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 258 hp | 150 – 260 hp |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 235 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.3 s | 9.7 – 9.9 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 195 – 198 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.3 L/100 km | 5.9 – 12.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,696 mm | 4,790 – 4,823 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 1,821 – 1,839 mm |
| Height | 1,623 mm | 1,605 – 1,656 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,807 mm | 2,746 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,880 kg | 1,545 – 1,728 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

