Subaru Solterra

Subaru Solterra: Which Version Should You Buy?

The Subaru Solterra choice comes down to two electric versions that share the exact database name AT but have different outputs. The 204 hp AT produces 270 Nm, accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 8.4 seconds, and has a 1,920 kg kerb weight. The 217 hp AT raises output to 217 hp and 342 Nm, reduces the 0–100 km/h time to 7.7 seconds, and weighs 1,930 kg.

The Subaru Solterra choice comes down to two electric versions that share the exact database name AT but have different outputs. The 204 hp AT produces 270 Nm, accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 8.4 seconds, and has a 1,920 kg kerb weight. The 217 hp AT raises output to 217 hp and 342 Nm, reduces the 0–100 km/h time to 7.7 seconds, and weighs 1,930 kg. Both are listed as Electro, use an Automatic gearbox with 1 gear, have FWD, reach 160 km/h, and provide 210 mm of ground clearance. On the available figures, the 217 hp AT is the stronger performance choice; the 204 hp AT is the lighter alternative. Price, range, charging, lease, reliability, and used-car information are not measured, so they cannot decide this comparison.

Subaru Solterra generations and version availability

The Solterra catalogue contains 2 generation records, although they represent the original generation and its restyling rather than two entirely separate generations.

The 1 generation began in 2021-11 and is listed as an SUV 5-doors. It contains 2 versions, both named AT. They must therefore be distinguished by output: 204 hp AT and 217 hp AT. Both remain listed without a stop date.

The 1 generation, restyling began in 2025-04 and retains the SUV 5-doors body. It currently contains 0 versions in the supplied data. Consequently, there are no restyled-version power, torque, acceleration, weight, range, or economy figures to compare with the earlier cars. The only documented change is the start of the restyling record itself; specific technical changes are not measured.

Subaru Solterra EV engine and specs

Because both versions have the same AT name, power is essential when identifying them. Neither has a conventional engine displacement in the data: displacement, cylinder count, cylinder layout, and boost are all not measured. Power per litre is therefore also not measured and cannot be calculated without inventing an engine size.

The 217 hp AT adds 13 hp, 9 kW, and 72 Nm over the 204 hp AT. That is approximately 6.4% more horsepower and 26.7% more torque. The larger torque increase is the clearest specification difference between the two versions.

Neither entry describes a gas engine. Both are explicitly listed as Electro, while engine size and engine-bay configuration are not measured. The available data therefore supports a comparison of electrical output, but not a comparison based on displacement, cylinder arrangement, or boost.

Subaru Solterra performance, top speed, and economy

The 217 hp AT reaches 100 km/h 0.7 seconds sooner, making it approximately 8.3% quicker by the stated acceleration times. Its advantage does not extend to maximum speed: both versions are listed at 160 km/h.

City, highway, and combined consumption are not measured for both versions. Battery capacity, driving range, and charging performance are also not measured. As a result, the data cannot establish whether either Solterra travels farther or uses less energy. It also cannot support an mpg or electric-efficiency comparison.

Subaru Solterra dimensions, weight, and ground clearance

Exterior length, width, height, and wheelbase are not measured, so dimensions in inches, centimetres, or millimetres cannot be supplied. The available physical specifications cover kerb weight, gross weight, ground clearance, tank capacity, and wheel sizes.

The 217 hp AT is only 10 kg heavier at kerb weight. Relative to output, the 204 hp AT carries approximately 9.41 kg per hp, while the 217 hp AT carries approximately 8.89 kg per hp. The 217 hp version therefore has the better weight-to-power result by about 0.52 kg per hp.

Gross weight differs in the opposite direction: the 204 hp AT is listed at 2,195 kg, which is 175 kg more than the 2,020 kg figure for the 217 hp AT. Subtracting kerb weight from gross weight gives 275 kg for the 204 hp AT and 90 kg for the 217 hp AT. These are arithmetic comparisons of the supplied figures, not separately measured payload ratings.

Both versions have 210 mm of ground clearance, so neither gains an advantage there. Tank capacity and wheel sizes are not measured.

Both also use Independent, spring front and rear suspension. Front brakes are Ventilated disc, and rear brakes are listed as Disc ventilated for each version. These shared components do not provide a reason to select one over the other.

Which Subaru Solterra version should you buy?

Choose the 217 hp AT if performance is the priority. Compared with the 204 hp AT, it provides 13 hp more power and 72 Nm more torque while adding only 10 kg of kerb weight. It also cuts the 0–100 km/h time from 8.4 seconds to 7.7 seconds and improves the weight-per-horsepower figure from approximately 9.41 kg/hp to 8.89 kg/hp. Maximum speed and ground clearance remain unchanged at 160 km/h and 210 mm.

Choose the 204 hp AT if the lower kerb weight matters more than acceleration. At 1,920 kg, it is the lighter version, but the advantage is only 10 kg. It gives up 13 hp, 72 Nm, and 0.7 seconds in the 0–100 km/h comparison, so the supplied specifications do not reveal a performance-based reason to prefer it.

There is not enough information to say that either version is the better-value purchase. Subaru Solterra price, cost, lease terms, used availability, and cars for sale are not measured. Range, charging, battery capacity, economy, problems, and reliability are also not measured. Without those figures, no claim can be made that the 204 hp AT saves money or that the 217 hp AT travels farther.

The restyled Solterra cannot yet be recommended over either earlier version from this dataset. Although the 1 generation, restyling starts in 2025-04, it has 0 listed versions, leaving its technical specifications not measured. For a decision based strictly on documented numbers, the 217 hp AT is the stronger choice because its additional output produces quicker acceleration with a minimal kerb-weight increase.