Omoda 9 vs Subaru Trailseeker

The Omoda 9 starts from $61,990 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Trailseeker opens at $63,990. That makes the Omoda 9 the more affordable entry point by $2,000.

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 $68,189 and $70,389 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 Trailseeker hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

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 Trailseeker.

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 Trailseeker. The Omoda 9 adds a 360-degree camera that the Subaru Trailseeker 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 Trailseeker gets a 14-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Omoda 9 stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Sony audio that you will not find on the Subaru Trailseeker. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Omoda 9 gets leather upholstery while the Subaru Trailseeker 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 Trailseeker responds with a Dual Electric Motor making 280kW and 536Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.5 seconds.

The Omoda 9 has the clear power advantage at 395kW vs 280kW. In the real-world sprint, the Subaru Trailseeker is 0.4s 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 Trailseeker), giving WLTP ranges of 169km and 533km. DC fast charging peaks at 70kW (Omoda 9) vs 150kW (Subaru Trailseeker).

The Omoda 9 measures 4,775mm long on a 2,800mm wheelbase, 70mm shorter than the Subaru Trailseeker at 4,845mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Subaru Trailseeker generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 660L in the Omoda 9 and 609L in the Subaru Trailseeker, giving the Omoda 9 a 51L advantage.

For towing, the Subaru Trailseeker leads with a 1,588kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 88kg 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 Trailseeker). The Omoda 9 has longer coverage.