Subaru Outback vs Toyota C-HR

The Subaru Outback starts from $48,990 before on-road costs, while the Toyota C-HR opens at $46,940. That makes the Toyota C-HR the more affordable entry point by $2,050.

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 $53,889 and $51,634 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Toyota C-HR by roughly $5,555 in fuel alone.

Both the Subaru Outback and Toyota C-HR hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the Subaru Outback and 85% for the Toyota C-HR.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the Subaru Outback and 7 in the Toyota C-HR.

The Subaru Outback features a 12.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota C-HR gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Subaru Outback stands out with panoramic roof, heated front seats and power tailgate that you will not find on the Toyota C-HR. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Subaru Outback gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Toyota C-HR offers cloth.

The Subaru Outback uses a Petrol producing 137kW and 254Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.9 seconds.

The Toyota C-HR responds with a Petrol making 103kW and 188Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.2 seconds.

The Subaru Outback has the clear power advantage at 137kW vs 103kW. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota C-HR is 1.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Subaru Outback measures 4,870mm long on a 2,745mm wheelbase, 510mm longer than the Toyota C-HR at 4,360mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Subaru Outback generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 975L in the Subaru Outback and 388L in the Toyota C-HR, giving the Subaru Outback a 587L advantage.

For towing, the Subaru Outback leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 725kg. That 1,275kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,451/year for the Subaru Outback and $1,340/year for the Toyota C-HR. That is a $1,111 annual difference in favour of the Toyota C-HR.

Estimated annual total: $2,451 (Subaru Outback) vs $1,340 (Toyota C-HR). The Toyota C-HR saves you roughly $1,111 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Subaru Outback) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota C-HR). Both match on warranty length.