Subaru Outback (2014 – 2019) vs Ford S-Max (2015 – 2019): specs compared
The Subaru Outback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 260 hp against 240 hp. The Ford S-Max is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.4 s against 9.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 198 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.0 L/100 km against 5.9 L/100 km. The Subaru Outback is the lighter car, from 1,545 kg against 1,645 kg.
| Specification |
Subaru
Outback
2014 – 2019
|
Ford
S-Max
2015 – 2019
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2019 | 2015 – 2019 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 10 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 260 hp | 120 – 241 hp |
| Torque | 235 – 350 Nm | 240 – 450 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.7 – 9.9 s | 8.4 – 13.4 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 198 km/h | 183 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 12.8 L/100 km | 5.0 – 7.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,790 – 4,823 mm | 4,796 mm |
| Width | 1,821 – 1,839 mm | 1,915 mm |
| Height | 1,605 – 1,656 mm | 1,656 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,746 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,545 – 1,728 kg | 1,645 – 1,809 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.