2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2006 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 3 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Outback. (242 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Outback weights approximately 84 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Outback. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2006 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Avalanche | Outback |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
