2006 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2009 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2009 Subaru Outback is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover (305 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Outback. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Outback weights approximately 35 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Range Rover.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Land Rover Range Rover (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Outback. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Outback. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2009 Subaru Outback has manual transmission. 2009 Subaru Outback will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Range Rover | 2009 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
| Model | Range Rover | Outback |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 2455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 64 L |
