Verdict
The Subaru Outback costs RM279,000, while the Zeekr 009 is RM25,800 dearer at RM304,800. That gap buys a radically roomier seven-seat MPV: its 3,205 mm wheelbase is 460 mm longer, it has a 574-litre boot and a 604 km EV range. The 009 is also quicker, hitting 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds against 9.6 seconds. But the Outback’s all-wheel drive, 206 km/h top speed and 522-litre boot still suit buyers who need a five-seat petrol wagon rather than a large electric people carrier.
Pick the Subaru Outback if you want all-wheel drive and a more compact five-seat petrol wagon with a 63-litre fuel tank.
Pick the Zeekr 009 if you need seven seats, a 604 km electric range and far more rear-passenger equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Subaru Outback RM279,000; Zeekr 009 RM304,800.
- Powertrain: Subaru Outback 185 hp/245 Nm 2.5-litre boxer petrol; Zeekr 009 335 hp/373 Nm single motor with 116 kWh battery.
- Performance: Subaru Outback 0-100 km/h in 9.6 seconds and 206 km/h; Zeekr 009 7.9 seconds and 210 km/h.
- Seating and boot: Subaru Outback five seats/522 litres; Zeekr 009 seven seats/574 litres.
- Dimensions: Subaru Outback 4,870 mm long with 2,745 mm wheelbase; Zeekr 009 5,209 mm long with 3,205 mm wheelbase.
- Road tax: Subaru Outback RM878 yearly; Zeekr 009 RM395 yearly.
Outback
- All-wheel drive.
- 522-litre boot in a shorter 4,870 mm body.
- Front and rear foglamps.
- Only five seats versus the Zeekr 009’s seven.
- Slower 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time versus 7.9 seconds.
- No rear-seat massage, ventilation or ottomans.
009
- 604 km EV range from a 116 kWh battery.
- Seven seats, including ventilated and massaging captain’s chairs with ottomans.
- Four-chamber air suspension and sliding rear doors.
- Costs RM25,800 more.
- Front-wheel drive versus the Outback’s all-wheel drive.
- At 5,209 mm long and 2,024 mm wide, it needs more parking space than the Outback.
What the Outback has over the 009
What the 009 has over the Outback
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The 009's wheelbase is 460 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The 009 is 149 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the 009: 574 litres against 522.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM279,000✓ | RM304,800 |
| Body type | Wagon | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM878 | RM395✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM2,850/mo✓ | RM3,110/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM7,601✓ | RM8,173 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM1,707 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM8.53 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM51,371 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 10.5 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 55 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | Direct Fuel Injection, Horizontally Opposed, 4-Cylinder, DOHC 16-Valve, Boxer Engine | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 2,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 185 hp at 5,800 rpm | — |
| Torque | 245 Nm at 3,400 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Boxer 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 94 mm × 90 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 12 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 335 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 373 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 116 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 604 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 150 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Lineartronic CVT | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Subaru | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 seconds | 7.9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 206 km/h | 210 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,870 mm | 5,209 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 2,024 mm |
| Height | 1,682 mm | 1,848 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,745 mm | 3,205 mm |
| Weight | 1,756 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 63 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 522 litres | 574 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 265/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 225.60R18 | 265/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Alenza H/L33 | Michelin Pilot Sport EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbones | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Four-chamber Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Four Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Matrix LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way power adjustable driver with memory, 8-way powered adjustment front passenger | Powered Front Seats with Massage and Ventilation Functions |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Captain Middle Seats with Massage, Ventilation and Ottoman Functions, 60:40 Split-folding Third Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC vents | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front, Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof and Window Shades |
| Audio | 11.6" HD Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 11-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 30-speaker Yamaha 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 Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation and PIN Code Access | Keyless Operation |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Contactless Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Sliding Rear Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 150,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/160,000 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). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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Outback vs 009 FAQ
Is the Subaru Outback or Zeekr 009 better?
The Zeekr 009 is better for seven passengers, EV running and rear-seat comfort, with 604 km range and a 574-litre boot. Choose the Subaru Outback for all-wheel drive and a substantially shorter, narrower five-seat wagon.
What is the price difference?
The Zeekr 009 costs RM25,800 more than the Subaru Outback. It adds two seats, a 116 kWh battery, 604 km range, air suspension and powered sliding rear doors.
Which is faster, the Subaru Outback or Zeekr 009?
The Zeekr 009 is faster, reaching 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds versus 9.6 seconds for the Subaru Outback. Its single motor produces 335 hp and 373 Nm, against 185 hp and 245 Nm from the Outback’s petrol boxer engine.
How long does charging take?
The 009's 116.0 kWh battery takes about 10.5 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 55 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 150 kW peak.