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Subaru Outback vs Infiniti QX30

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Subaru Outback
Subaru Outback

$40,388 - $61,999

2023 price

Infiniti QX30
Infiniti QX30

$15,888 - $26,990

2016 price

Summary

2023 Subaru Outback
2016 Infiniti QX30
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Flat 4, 2.4L

Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
9.0L/100km (combined)

6.9L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Thirsty engine
  • Missing 360-degree view camera
  • Water-resistant trim on seats

  • Really? No rear view camera at nearly $50,000?
  • Not a big back seat
2023 Subaru Outback Summary

Is it a station wagon or an SUV? It's kinda both. The new Outback AWD Sport XT has the AWD capabilities of an SUV but the concise handling of a station wagon and it's a wonderful combo for a family car.

The Sport XT is one of the two models Subaru is offering with a new turbo-petrol engine (hurrah) and it sits second from the top in the line-up but how does it stack up after a week with my family of three? Check it out below.

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2016 Infiniti QX30 Summary

Tim Robson road tests and reviews the 2016 Infiniti QX30 at its Australian launch with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

There’s no doubt that the compact crossover segment is a vitally important place for any carmaker to be. Nissan’s luxury arm, Infiniti, is no different, and thanks to a decision from its Japanese masters, the diminutive premium brand will go from having no players on the field to having two marquee players in a matter of just a few months.

The architecturally identical front-wheel-drive Q30 launched only a month ago in three variants, and now it’s the turn of the all-wheel-drive QX30 to take to the pitch.

But is there enough of a difference between the two to actually consider them different cars? Is it adding a layer of complexity for the prospective Infiniti customer? As it turns out, the differences run more than skin deep.

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