2006 Subaru Outback 3.0 R SportShift Premium vs. 2006 Subaru Outback 2.5i Wagon
To start off, both 2006 Subaru Outback 3.0 R SportShift Premium and 2006 Subaru Outback 2.5i Wagon were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Outback 3.0 R SportShift Premium is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Outback 3.0 R SportShift Premium (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Outback 2.5i Wagon. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Outback 3.0 R SportShift Premium should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Outback 2.5i Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Outback 3.0 R SportShift Premium weights approximately 123 kg more than 2006 Subaru Outback 2.5i Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Subaru Outback 3.0 R SportShift Premium (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Outback 2.5i Wagon. (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Outback 3.0 R SportShift Premium will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Outback 2.5i Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Outback 3.0 R SportShift Premium | 2006 Subaru Outback 2.5i Wagon | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Outback | Outback |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
