Omoda 9 vs Subaru Solterra

The Omoda 9 starts from $61,990 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Solterra opens at $61,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

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 $68,189 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.

Both the Omoda 9 and Subaru Solterra hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 90% for the Omoda 9 and 88% for the Subaru Solterra.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Omoda 9 packs more ADAS features with 7 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 8 in the Omoda 9 and 8 in the Subaru Solterra. The Omoda 9 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 Omoda 9 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-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 Omoda 9 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, Sony audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Subaru Solterra. The Subaru Solterra counters with Apple CarPlay and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Omoda 9 gets leather upholstery while the Subaru Solterra offers synthetic leather.

The Omoda 9 uses a Plug-in Hybrid producing 395kW and 215Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.9 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 Omoda 9 has the clear power advantage at 395kW vs 252kW. In the real-world sprint, the Omoda 9 is 0.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 34kWh (Omoda 9) vs 74.7kWh (Subaru Solterra), giving WLTP ranges of 169km and 517km. DC fast charging peaks at 70kW (Omoda 9) vs 150kW (Subaru Solterra).

The Omoda 9 measures 4,775mm long on a 2,800mm wheelbase, 85mm longer 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 660L in the Omoda 9 and 421L in the Subaru Solterra, giving the Omoda 9 a 239L advantage.

For towing, the Subaru Solterra leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 0kg 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: 8 years / 999,999km (Omoda 9) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Subaru Solterra). The Omoda 9 has longer coverage.