CUPRA Tavascan vs Subaru Solterra

The CUPRA Tavascan starts from $60,990 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Solterra opens at $61,990. That makes the CUPRA Tavascan the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $67,089 and $68,189 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

The Subaru Solterra holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the CUPRA Tavascan. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the CUPRA Tavascan and 88% for the Subaru Solterra.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The CUPRA Tavascan packs more ADAS features with 9 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Subaru Solterra.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the CUPRA Tavascan and 8 in the Subaru Solterra. The CUPRA Tavascan adds a 360-degree camera that the Subaru Solterra misses.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The CUPRA Tavascan features a 15-inch touchscreen paired with a 5.3-inch digital dash, while the Subaru Solterra gets a 14-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The CUPRA Tavascan stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Subaru Solterra. The Subaru Solterra counters with Apple CarPlay, head-up display and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the CUPRA Tavascan gets cloth upholstery while the Subaru Solterra offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the CUPRA Tavascan and 2-zone in the Subaru Solterra.

The CUPRA Tavascan uses a Electric Motor producing 210kW and 545Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.8 seconds.

The Subaru Solterra responds with a Electric Motor making 252kW and 437Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.1 seconds.

The Subaru Solterra has the clear power advantage at 252kW vs 210kW. In the real-world sprint, the Subaru Solterra is 1.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 77kWh (CUPRA Tavascan) vs 74.7kWh (Subaru Solterra), giving WLTP ranges of 531km and 517km. DC fast charging peaks at 135kW (CUPRA Tavascan) vs 150kW (Subaru Solterra).

The CUPRA Tavascan measures 4,644mm long on a 2,766mm wheelbase, 46mm shorter than the Subaru Solterra at 4,690mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Subaru Solterra generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 540L in the CUPRA Tavascan and 421L in the Subaru Solterra, giving the CUPRA Tavascan a 119L advantage.

For towing, the Subaru Solterra leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (CUPRA Tavascan) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Subaru Solterra). Both match on warranty length.