Subaru Outback vs Toyota LandCruiser 300

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Subaru Outback at 5 stars (2021) and the Toyota LandCruiser 300 at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the Subaru Outback and 89% for the Toyota LandCruiser 300, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

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 10 in the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Feature Showdown

The Subaru Outback features a 12.1-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota LandCruiser 300 gets a 8-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 — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota LandCruiser 300. 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 LandCruiser 300 offers cloth.

Drivetrain

The Subaru Outback uses a Petrol producing 137kW and 254Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a AWD layout.

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 responds with a Diesel Twin-Turbo V6 making 227kW and 700Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds.

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 has the clear power advantage at 227kW vs 137kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Subaru Outback measures 4,880mm long on a 2,745mm wheelbase, 100mm shorter than the Toyota LandCruiser 300 at 4,980mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota LandCruiser 300 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 530L in the Subaru Outback and 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300, giving the Toyota LandCruiser 300 a 170L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota LandCruiser 300 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Subaru Outback's turning circle is 0.7 m tighter, 11.1 m against 11.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Subaru Outback costs about $2,309 a year (8.1 L/100km) and fuel for the Toyota LandCruiser 300 about $2,537 a year (8.9 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $228 a year less for the Subaru Outback.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Subaru Outback) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota LandCruiser 300). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Subaru Outback), no data (Toyota LandCruiser 300).

Where each one leads

The Subaru Outback: the lower starting price ($48,990 against $97,990) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,309 a year against $2,537).

The Toyota LandCruiser 300: more power (227kW against 137kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (700L against 530L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,000kg).

The Verdict

Level at 76: here's what splits them

The Subaru Outback and Toyota LandCruiser 300 are level on the CarSorted Score at 76 each, so neither takes the overall call. What splits them: performance (Toyota LandCruiser 300 ahead by 27 points), practicality (Toyota LandCruiser 300 ahead by 23 points), value (Subaru Outback ahead by 18 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Subaru Outback costs about $228 less (8.1 L/100km against 8.9 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 530L in the Subaru Outback, 700L in the Toyota LandCruiser 300.

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