2008 Subaru Outback vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru Outback. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru Outback would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Outback. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Venza weights approximately 321 kg more than 2008 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Toyota Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Outback. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Subaru Outback | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Outback | Venza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 67 L |
