Verdict
Just RM2,888 separates the Ford Everest at RM281,888 and Subaru Outback at RM279,000, but they serve markedly different Malaysian households. The Everest brings seven seats, an 80-litre tank and a bi-turbo diesel’s 500 Nm from 1,750 rpm, useful when loaded. The Outback is the five-seat, 522-litre-boot choice, with autonomous braking, steering correction and adaptive cruise control that the Ford lacks. Its annual road tax is RM878 against RM438, however. Choose capacity and low-rpm pulling force with the Ford; choose active safety and luggage room with the Subaru.
Pick the Ford Everest if you need seven seats and 500 Nm of diesel torque for carrying people or heavy loads.
Pick the Subaru Outback if five seats suffice and you prioritise a 522-litre boot, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Everest RM281,888; Subaru Outback RM279,000.
- Torque: Ford Everest 500 Nm at 1,750 rpm; Subaru Outback 245 Nm at 3,400 rpm.
- Seating: Ford Everest seven seats; Subaru Outback five seats.
- Boot space: Ford Everest 259 litres; Subaru Outback 522 litres.
- Wheelbase: Ford Everest 2,900 mm; Subaru Outback 2,745 mm.
- Annual road tax: Ford Everest RM438; Subaru Outback RM878.
Everest
- Seven-seat cabin with one-touch-tumble middle row
- 500 Nm bi-turbo diesel torque from 1,750 rpm
- 80-litre fuel tank and lower RM438 annual road tax
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or adaptive cruise control
- 259-litre boot is 263 litres smaller than the Outback's
- Three-year manufacturer warranty versus five years
Outback
- Autonomous braking, steering correction and adaptive cruise control
- 522-litre boot
- Five-year manufacturer warranty and 360-degree view monitor
- Five seats versus the Everest's seven
- 245 Nm is 255 Nm down on the Everest
- RM878 annual road tax is RM440 higher
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM281,888 | RM279,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Wagon |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438✓ | RM878 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | Inline-four with Bi-turbo | Direct Fuel Injection, Horizontally Opposed, 4-Cylinder, DOHC 16-Valve, Boxer Engine |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | 2,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 207 hp at 3,500 rpm✓ | 185 hp at 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 245 Nm at 3,400 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Boxer 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.01 mm × 90.03 mm | 94 mm × 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | 12 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10R80 SelectShift Automatic | Lineartronic CVT |
| Gears | 10 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | Subaru |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 9.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 206 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,914 mm | 4,870 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,841 mm | 1,682 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,745 mm |
| Weight | 2,201 kg | 1,756 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | 63 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 259 litres | 522 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/55R20 | 225/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/55R20 | 225.60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | 17" Steel Wheel | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Wrangler | Bridgestone Alenza H/L33 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Spring | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee)) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 5 three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available for Two Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors with Manual Levelling | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | 10-way power adjustable driver with memory, 8-way powered adjustment front passenger |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted AC Vents | Rear AC vents |
| Sunroof | — | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2x Front, 2x Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 10.1" Ford SYNC4A with eight speakers | 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 | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | No | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 60,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
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.
Used Everest & Outback for sale
Everest vs Outback FAQ
Is the Ford Everest or Subaru Outback better?
The Everest is better for seven occupants and strong low-rpm pulling force, with 500 Nm from 1,750 rpm. The Outback is better for a five-seat family wanting 522 litres of boot space, autonomous braking, steering correction and adaptive cruise control.
What is the price difference?
The Ford Everest costs RM2,888 more than the Subaru Outback. The Ford is RM281,888, while the Subaru is RM279,000.
Which has the larger boot, the Ford Everest or Subaru Outback?
The Subaru Outback has the larger boot at 522 litres, compared with 259 litres for the Ford Everest. The Ford instead provides a third row and seats seven, while the Subaru seats five.
