Verdict
The Denza B8 costs RM459,939, a substantial RM180,939 above the Subaru Outback’s RM279,000, but it answers with seven seats, 670 hp from its two motors and a 4.8-second 0-100 km/h time. Its 36.8-kWh battery also gives 100 km of EV range, with 11-kW AC and 120-kW DC charging. The Outback is the more rational five-seat load carrier: its 522-litre boot dwarfs the B8’s 147 litres, it is 549 kg lighter and its annual road tax is RM878 against RM439. Choose space for people or space for luggage carefully.
The B8 Premium (RM519,939) sits above every Outback variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the Denza B8 if you need seven seats, 100 km of EV range and vastly quicker 4.8-second performance.
Pick the Subaru Outback if you want to spend RM180,939 less and need a much larger 522-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Denza B8 RM459,939; Subaru Outback RM279,000.
- Seats: Denza B8 seven; Subaru Outback five.
- Performance: Denza B8 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds; Subaru Outback in 9.6 seconds.
- Boot space: Denza B8 147 litres; Subaru Outback 522 litres.
- Powertrain: Denza B8 has two motors producing 670 hp and 760 Nm; Subaru Outback has a 2.5-litre boxer petrol engine with 185 hp and 245 Nm.
- Road tax: Denza B8 RM439 per year; Subaru Outback RM878 per year.
B8
- Seven-seat cabin with a third row.
- 670 hp, 760 Nm and 4.8-second 0-100 km/h pace.
- 100 km EV range, plus 11-kW AC and 120-kW DC charging.
- RM180,939 dearer than the Outback.
- 147-litre boot is 375 litres smaller than the Outback’s.
- At 3,305 kg, it is 1,549 kg heavier.
Outback
- RM180,939 lower purchase price.
- 522-litre boot and 522 litres more luggage space than the B8.
- Lighter 1,756-kg kerb weight and 206 km/h top speed.
- Five seats versus the B8’s seven.
- 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time is 4.8 seconds slower.
- No EV driving range or charging capability.
What the B8 has over the Outback
What the Outback has over the B8
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The B8's wheelbase is 175 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The B8 is 119 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the Outback: 522 litres against 147.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM459,939 | RM279,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Wagon |
| Segment | Executive | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM878 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM4,695/mo | RM2,850/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM12,272 | RM7,601✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | Direct Fuel Injection, Horizontally Opposed, 4-Cylinder, DOHC 16-Valve, Boxer Engine |
| Capacity | 1,997 cc | 2,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 192 hp✓ | 185 hp at 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 350 Nm✓ | 245 Nm at 3,400 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Boxer 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 94 mm × 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 12 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 670 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 760 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 36.8 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 100 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 120 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | Lineartronic CVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Subaru |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8 seconds✓ | 9.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 206 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,195 mm | 4,870 mm |
| Width | 1,994 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,905 mm | 1,682 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | 2,745 mm |
| Weight | 3,305 kg | 1,756 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 91.5 litres | 63 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 147 litres | 522 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 275/55R20 | 225/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/55R20 | 225.60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport EV | Bridgestone Alenza H/L33 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | DiSus-P Hydraulic Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag,) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electric for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Second Row Seats | Available for Two Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Night Vision | Yes | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation, Memory and Massaging | 10-way power adjustable driver with memory, 8-way powered adjustment front passenger |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Power Recline & Sliding, Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Rear AC vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 4 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 17.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 18-speaker Devialet Sound System | 11.6" HD Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 11-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation and PIN Code Access |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Side Opening Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 5 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | All Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain Warranty, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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B8 vs Outback FAQ
Is the Denza B8 or Subaru Outback better?
The Denza B8 is better for seven occupants, electrified driving and outright acceleration. The Subaru Outback is better for buyers prioritising a RM180,939 lower entry price and a 522-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Denza B8 costs RM459,939 and the Subaru Outback costs RM279,000, so the B8 is RM180,939 more expensive.
Which has the better luggage space?
The Subaru Outback has the better boot by a wide margin: 522 litres versus 147 litres in the Denza B8, a 375-litre advantage.
Which has the better warranty?
The B8 carries a 6-year manufacturer warranty against 5 years for the Outback. B8: 8-years/160,000 km Drivetrain Warranty, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty.