Subaru Outback vs Zeekr 009
Verdict
These two solve very different jobs. The Subaru Outback is the lower, narrower five-seat wagon, with all-wheel drive, a 2.5 litre petrol engine and a 63 litre tank; it suits buyers who want conventional long-distance use and a smaller footprint. The Zeekr 009 is a much larger seven-seat electric MPV with a 116.0 kWh battery, 604 km range and 335 hp, so the extra spend buys more cabin, more performance and lower annual road tax. But it is 337 mm longer and 149 mm wider.
Pick the Subaru Outback if you want a petrol, all-wheel-drive wagon that is easier to place and costs less to buy.
Pick the Zeekr 009 if you need seven seats, EV running and a much larger cabin footprint.
Key differences
- Price: Subaru Outback RM280,390; Zeekr 009 RM299,800
- Seats: Subaru Outback 5; Zeekr 009 7
- Power: Subaru Outback 185 hp; Zeekr 009 335 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Subaru Outback 9.6 s; Zeekr 009 7.9 s
- Size: Subaru Outback 4,870 mm long and 1,875 mm wide; Zeekr 009 5,209 mm long and 2,024 mm wide
- Road tax: Subaru Outback RM878 a year; Zeekr 009 RM395 a year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 280,390✓ | RM 299,800 |
| Body type | Wagon | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 2,498 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 185 hp | 335 hp✓ |
| Torque | 245 Nm | — |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.6 s | 7.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 206 km/h | 210 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 116.0 kWh |
| EV range | — | 604 km |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 522 L | 574 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 63 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 878 | RM 395✓ |
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.
Outback
- Lower purchase price
- All-wheel drive
- Smaller body than the Zeekr 009
- Only five seats
- Slower 0-100 km/h time
- Less boot space
009
- Seven-seat layout
- 604 km EV range
- Quicker 7.9 s 0-100 km/h time
- Costs RM19,410 more
- Much larger body to park
- Rear-wheel drive only
Outback vs 009 FAQ
Is the Subaru Outback or Zeekr 009 better?
The Zeekr 009 is better for space, seats and performance, with seven seats, 335 hp and 7.9 seconds to 100 km/h. The Subaru Outback is better if you want petrol power, all-wheel drive and a smaller wagon body.
What is the price difference?
The Zeekr 009 costs RM19,410 more than the Subaru Outback, based on RM299,800 versus RM280,390.
Which one is easier to live with in tight Malaysian parking spaces?
The Subaru Outback should be easier to place: it is 4,870 mm long and 1,875 mm wide, versus the Zeekr 009 at 5,209 mm and 2,024 mm.