2006 BMW 118 vs. 2006 Subaru Outback Sport
To start off, both 2006 BMW 118 and 2006 Subaru Outback Sport were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Outback Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Outback Sport (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Outback Sport should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2006 Subaru Outback Sport.
Because 2006 Subaru Outback Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 118. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Outback Sport will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Subaru Outback Sport (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Outback Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 118 | 2006 Subaru Outback Sport | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 118 | Outback Sport |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
