Skoda Kamiq vs Subaru Outback

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Skoda Kamiq
Skoda Kamiq

$32,890 - $43,890

2025 price

Subaru Outback
Subaru Outback

$30,999 - $62,262

2024 price

Summary

2025 Skoda Kamiq
2024 Subaru Outback
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 3, 1.0L

Flat 4, 2.4L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
5.5L/100km (combined)

9.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Dual clutch can be fiddly
  • Some minor spec trimmed out
  • Priced alongside AWD or hybrid alternatives

  • No 360-degree camera despite grade level
  • Exclusive blue paintwork will polarise some
  • Thirsty
2025 Skoda Kamiq Summary

The Skoda Kamiq might be one of Australia’s most underrated vehicles.

As you may or, more likely, may not know, the Kamiq crossover has always been positioned to compete with mainstream players like the Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3 and Subaru Crosstrek in its own quirky way, which we’ve always quite liked here at CarsGuide.

That’s some tough competition, though, so what does this Skoda do differently to deserve your attention, what’s changed for this year’s update, and do we still think this Skoda should be on your shopping list if you’re considering those other cars?

Read on and we’ll find out.

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2024 Subaru Outback Summary

The Subaru Outback has long been a fan favourite and this year sees a special-edition model grade ushered into the ranks.

The AWD Sport Touring XT has all of the bells and whistles of the top Touring XT grade but see's a distinct design difference, at least externally.

So it begs the question, do we need this special-edition model? We're family testing it this week to find out.

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