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Subaru Outback vs Volkswagen Golf

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Subaru Outback
Subaru Outback

$40,950 - $60,990

2024 price

Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Golf

$33,380 - $69,800

2023 price

Summary

2024 Subaru Outback
2023 Volkswagen Golf
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Flat 4, 2.4L

Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

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Fuel Efficiency
9.0L/100km (combined)

7.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • No 360-degree camera despite grade level
  • Exclusive blue paintwork will polarise some
  • Thirsty

  • Too much road noise
  • Annoying touchscreen
  • Pricey
2024 Subaru Outback Summary

The Subaru Outback has long been a fan favourite and this year sees a special-edition model grade ushered into the ranks.

The AWD Sport Touring XT has all of the bells and whistles of the top Touring XT grade but see's a distinct design difference, at least externally.

So it begs the question, do we need this special-edition model? We're family testing it this week to find out.

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2023 Volkswagen Golf Summary

In a world where hatchbacks are being cancelled left, right and centre, it was super refreshing to get into the Volkswagen Golf GTI hot-hatch recently.

I’d driven other Mk 8 Golf models including the R flagship wagon, but this was my go in the car I’d long considered to be the best Golf for the money.

But with prices continuously cruising north - this car is now a $54,990 prospect before on-road costs - does it still make dollars and sense? And what’s it like to live with in the daily grind?

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