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.
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- 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.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM279,000✓ | RM304,800 |
| Body type | Wagon | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM878 | RM395✓ |
| 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.
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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.
