2008 Opel Antara vs. 2006 Subaru Outback

To start off, 2008 Opel Antara is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Outback. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Outback would be higher. At 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Outback (250 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Opel Antara. (224 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Antara weights approximately 296 kg more than 2006 Subaru Outback.

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 (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Antara. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Antara.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Opel Antara 2006 Subaru Outback
Make Opel Subaru
Model Antara Outback
Year Released 2008 2006
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3194 cc 2458 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 224 HP 250 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 297 Nm 339 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85.6 mm 74.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 10.0:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1845 kg 1549 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4800 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1710 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.6 L/100km 11.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 64 L


 

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