MG Cyberster vs Subaru Outback
Verdict
The MG Cyberster is the indulgent one: RM299,900 buys a two-seat electric convertible with 338 hp, rear-wheel drive, a 77.0 kWh battery and 508 km of range, plus a 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time. The Subaru Outback at RM280,390 is slower at 9.6 seconds, but it gives you five seats, a 522-litre boot, all-wheel drive and seven airbags. For a Malaysian buyer, the RM19,510 gap is really about weekend EV pace versus everyday wagon usefulness.
Pick the MG Cyberster if you want the quicker, two-seat EV with 338 hp, 508 km range and lower RM395 annual road tax.
Pick the Subaru Outback if you need five seats, 522 litres of boot space, all-wheel drive and seven airbags.
Key differences
- Price: MG Cyberster RM299,900; Subaru Outback RM280,390
- Power: MG Cyberster 338 hp; Subaru Outback 185 hp
- 0-100 km/h: MG Cyberster 5.0 s; Subaru Outback 9.6 s
- Seats and boot: MG Cyberster 2 seats, 249 L; Subaru Outback 5 seats, 522 L
- Drivetrain: MG Cyberster rear-wheel drive; Subaru Outback all-wheel drive
- Road tax: MG Cyberster RM395/year; Subaru Outback RM878/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 299,900 | RM 280,390✓ |
| Body type | Convertible | Wagon |
| Segment | Sports Car | D-Segment |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 2,498 cc |
| Power | 338 hp✓ | 185 hp |
| Torque | — | 245 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 s✓ | 9.6 s |
| Top speed | 195 km/h | 206 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 77.0 kWh | — |
| EV range | 508 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,535 mm | 4,870 mm |
| Width | 1,913 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,329 mm | 1,682 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,745 mm |
| Boot space | 249 L | 522 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 63 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 395✓ | 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.
Cyberster
- Much quicker 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- 508 km EV range from a 77.0 kWh battery
- Seven-year warranty and lower RM395 road tax
- Only two seats
- 249-litre boot is small next to the Subaru’s 522 litres
- Four airbags versus seven in the Outback
Outback
- Five-seat cabin and 522-litre boot
- All-wheel drive as standard
- Higher 206 km/h top speed
- 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time is far slower
- RM878 annual road tax is higher
- Five-year warranty trails the MG’s seven years
Cyberster vs Outback FAQ
Is the MG Cyberster or Subaru Outback better?
The MG Cyberster is better for pace and EV driving, with 338 hp and 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds. The Subaru Outback is better for daily use, with five seats, all-wheel drive, 522 litres of boot space and seven airbags.
What is the price difference?
The MG Cyberster costs RM19,510 more than the Subaru Outback. That extra money buys much stronger acceleration, EV running and a convertible body, while the Subaru counters with space, all-wheel drive and more airbags.
Which one is more practical for family use?
The Subaru Outback is the practical choice. It has five seats and a 522-litre boot, while the MG Cyberster has two seats and 249 litres of boot space.