Ford Everest vs Subaru Uncharted

The Ford Everest starts from $59,490 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Uncharted opens at $59,990. That makes the Ford Everest the more affordable entry point by $500.

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 $65,439 and $65,989 respectively.

The Subaru Uncharted qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Ford Everest, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Ford Everest and Subaru Uncharted hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Subaru Uncharted packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 7 in the Ford Everest.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the Ford Everest and 8 in the Subaru Uncharted. The Subaru Uncharted adds a 360-degree camera that the Ford Everest 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 Ford Everest features a 10.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 8-inch digital dash, while the Subaru Uncharted gets a 14-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Subaru Uncharted counters with heated front seats, power tailgate, V2L and ambient lighting that the Ford Everest does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Ford Everest gets cloth upholstery while the Subaru Uncharted offers synthetic leather.

The Ford Everest uses a Diesel Bi-Turbo producing 154kW and 500Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.1 seconds.

The Subaru Uncharted responds with a Dual Electric Motor making 252kW and 438Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5 seconds.

The Subaru Uncharted has the clear power advantage at 252kW vs 154kW. In the real-world sprint, the Subaru Uncharted is 5.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Ford Everest measures 4,978mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 443mm longer than the Subaru Uncharted at 4,535mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Ford Everest generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 259L in the Ford Everest and 403L in the Subaru Uncharted, giving the Subaru Uncharted a 144L advantage.

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

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Ford Everest) vs 5 years (Subaru Uncharted). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Subaru Uncharted).