Maxus MIFA 9 vs Subaru Outback
Verdict
The Maxus MIFA 9 is the roomier and cheaper choice: RM269,888 buys a 7-seat electric MPV with 241 hp, 435 km EV range, 1,010 litres of boot space and RM220 annual road tax. The Subaru Outback asks RM280,390, seats five, uses a 2.5-litre petrol engine with 185 hp and all-wheel drive, and has a 63-litre tank. It is narrower and easier on size, but gives away a lot of cabin and cargo capacity. For family transport, the Maxus has the harder numbers.
Pick the Maxus MIFA 9 if you want seven seats, EV running, more boot space and lower annual road tax.
Pick the Subaru Outback if you want a petrol wagon with all-wheel drive, five seats and a stated 206 km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus MIFA 9 RM269,888; Subaru Outback RM280,390
- Seats: Maxus MIFA 9 7; Subaru Outback 5
- Power: Maxus MIFA 9 241 hp; Subaru Outback 185 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Maxus MIFA 9 9.2 s; Subaru Outback 9.6 s
- Boot space: Maxus MIFA 9 1,010 L; Subaru Outback 522 L
- Road tax/year: Maxus MIFA 9 RM220; Subaru Outback RM878
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 269,888✓ | RM 280,390 |
| Body type | MPV | Wagon |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 2,498 cc |
| Power | 241 hp✓ | 185 hp |
| Torque | — | 245 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.2 s✓ | 9.6 s |
| Top speed | — | 206 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| EV range | 435 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,270 mm | 4,870 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,840 mm | 1,682 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mm | 2,745 mm |
| Boot space | 1,010 L✓ | 522 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 63 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 220✓ | RM 878 |
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.
MIFA 9
- Seven-seat cabin
- 435 km EV range
- 1,010 L boot space
- Front-wheel drive only
- No stated top speed
- Only 6 airbags versus 7 in the Subaru
Outback
- All-wheel drive
- 206 km/h stated top speed
- 7 airbags
- Seats five only
- 522 L boot is much smaller
- RM878 annual road tax
MIFA 9 vs Outback FAQ
Is the Maxus MIFA 9 or Subaru Outback better?
For family space and running-cost numbers, the Maxus MIFA 9 is better: it has seven seats, 1,010 litres of boot space, 435 km EV range and RM220 road tax. The Subaru Outback suits buyers who specifically want petrol power and all-wheel drive.
What is the price difference?
The Subaru Outback costs RM10,502 more than the Maxus MIFA 9, at RM280,390 versus RM269,888.
Which one has more space?
The Maxus MIFA 9 is much larger: 5,270 mm long with a 3,200 mm wheelbase, seven seats and 1,010 litres of boot space. The Subaru Outback is 4,870 mm long, has a 2,745 mm wheelbase, five seats and 522 litres.