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Subaru Outback
The definitive estate tourer featuring 213–220 mm ground clearance, exceptional long-distance ride comfort, and sub-2,500 cc duty savings.
Highest ratedBest value
Subaru OutbackNissan X-Trail
Mandai score
8.5/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 4,150,000
KSh 3,450,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Body type
Mid-size SUV
Mid-size SUV
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Outback Limited / Touring / X-Break / XT 2.4 Turbo
X-Trail 20X 4WD / Hybrid / e-Power e-4ORCE
Fuel and running cost
Fuel consumption
14.0 km/L7.1 L/100km combined · about 882 km a tank
19.8 km/L5.1 L/100km combined · about 1188 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,621 / 100 kmKSh 16 a km · KSh 16,211 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,146 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 11,463 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,870 mm
4,690 mm
Width
1,875 mm
1,820 mm
Height
1,675 mm
1,740 mm
Wheelbase
2,745 mm
2,705 mm
Ground clearance
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
210 mm
Boot space
522 L (1,800 L folded)
565 L (5-seater) / 135 L (7-seater expanded to 950 L)
Kerb weight
1,620 kg
1,570 kg
Seats
5
5 or 7
Specifications
Engine
2.5L FB25 Direct Injection Boxer / 2.4L FA24 Turbo
2.0L MR20DD 4-Cylinder Petrol / 1.5L VC-Turbo e-Power
Power
182 hp @ 5,800 rpm (2.5L) / 260 hp (2.4T)
147 hp @ 6,000 rpm (2.0L) / 213 hp e-4ORCE combined
Torque
239 Nm @ 4,400 rpm (2.5L) / 376 Nm (2.4T)
207 Nm @ 4,400 rpm / 330 Nm electric torque
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE AWD
0–100 km/h
8.6 sec (2.5L) / 6.3 sec (2.4T)
10.5 sec (2.0L) / 7.0 sec (e-4ORCE)
Top speed
210 km/h
190 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.0 km/L (2.5L) / 11.8 km/L (2.4T)
16.0 km/L (2.0L) / 19.8 km/L (e-Power)
City
11.2 km/L (2.5L) / 9.2 km/L (2.4T)
13.5 km/L (2.0L) / 19.0 km/L (e-Power)
Highway
16.5 km/L (2.5L) / 14.5 km/L (2.4T)
18.2 km/L (2.0L) / 20.5 km/L (e-Power)
Tank size
63 L
60 L
CO₂ emissions
161 g/km
142 g/km
At a glance
Model
Subaru Outback (BS / BT Series)
Nissan X-Trail (T32 / T33 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Estate Crossover Tourer
SUV / Crossovers
Seating capacity
5
5 or 7
Fuel types
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid (e-Power)
Engine sizes
2,498 cc (2.5L FB25) / 2,387 cc (2.4T FA24)
1,497 cc (1.5T e-Power) / 1,997 cc (2.0L MR20DD)
Transmission
Automatic (Lineartronic CVT)
Automatic (CVT / e-CVT)
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD)
FWD or All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE AWD
Ground clearance
213 mm (BS) / 220 mm (BT)
210 mm
Source market
Japan / UK (RHD)
Japan / UK (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Exceptional long-distance ride comfort: Plush suspension absorbs upcountry road ripples effortlessly.
- High 213–220 mm ground clearance: Easily tackles unpaved murram roads, ruts, and deep puddles.
- Sub-2,500 cc KRA tax advantage: Both 2.5L and 2.4T engines qualify for 25% excise tax bracket.
- Selectable All-Mode 4x4-i / e-4ORCE: Lockable 4WD mode provides excellent mud and sand traction.
- High 210 mm ground clearance: Easily clears deep ruts and unpaved upcountry tracks.
- Sub-2,000 cc KRA tax advantage: Qualifies for 25% excise duty rate (saving over 3.0L SUVs).
What’s not so good
- Long 4.87-meter overall length: Requires care when parallel parking in tight Nairobi streets.
- Lineartronic CVT under towing: Demands auxiliary CVT fluid cooler for heavy trailer towing.
- Third-row legroom: 7-seater third row is best reserved for children or short trips.
- CVT fluid service interval: Xtronic CVT requires genuine NS-3 fluid replacement every 40,000 km.