Verdict
At RM459,939, the Denza B8 costs RM180,939 more than the RM279,000 Subaru Outback, but it brings seven seats, a 36.8-kWh battery with 100 km of EV range and 4.8-second 0-100 km/h pace. Its 670-hp, 760-Nm twin-motor output is in another league, and the annual road tax is lower at RM439 versus RM878. The Outback is the more rational five-seat load carrier: its 522-litre boot dwarfs the B8’s 147 litres and it is 1,549 kg lighter. Both have AWD and adaptive cruise control; choose on passenger capacity and charging access, not drivetrain confidence alone.
Pick the Denza B8 if you need seven seats, can charge a plug-in hybrid and want 100 km of EV range with 4.8-second acceleration.
Pick the Subaru Outback if a 522-litre boot, lower purchase price and a lighter five-seat wagon suit your trips better.
Key differences
- Price: Denza B8 RM459,939; Subaru Outback RM279,000.
- Seating and boot space: Denza B8 7 seats and 147 litres; Subaru Outback 5 seats and 522 litres.
- Performance: Denza B8 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds; Subaru Outback in 9.6 seconds.
- Electrification: Denza B8 has a 36.8-kWh battery and 100 km EV range; Subaru Outback has no battery or EV range.
- Weight: Denza B8 3,305 kg; Subaru Outback 1,756 kg.
- Annual road tax: Denza B8 RM439; Subaru Outback RM878.
B8
- Seven seats and power-reclining, sliding second-row seats
- 36.8-kWh battery, 100 km EV range and 120 kW DC charging
- 670 hp, 760 Nm and 4.8-second 0-100 km/h pace
- RM180,939 pricier than the Outback
- 147-litre boot is far smaller than the Outback’s 522 litres
- At 3,305 kg, it is 1,549 kg heavier
Outback
- RM279,000 entry price
- 522-litre boot in a 1,756-kg wagon
- 206 km/h top speed and paddle shifts
- Only five seats to the B8’s seven
- 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time trails the B8’s 4.8 seconds
- No plug-in battery, EV range or DC charging
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM459,939 | RM279,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Wagon |
| Segment | Executive | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM878 |
| 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 |
| Torque | 350 Nm✓ | 245 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 94 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 | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag, | 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.
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B8 vs Outback FAQ
Is the Denza B8 or Subaru Outback better?
The Denza B8 is better for a seven-seat family that can use its 100 km EV range and wants much stronger acceleration. The Subaru Outback is better for buyers prioritising a RM180,939 lower 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 Denza is RM180,939 more expensive.
Which has more luggage space?
The Subaru Outback has the larger boot at 522 litres, compared with 147 litres in the Denza B8. The B8 counters with two extra seats, seating seven rather than five.