2008 Toyota Highlander vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 172 kg more than 2008 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2013 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Highlander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback 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, 2008 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Highlander | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | Highlander | Outback |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3546 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1384 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
