2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2009 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Charger and 2009 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Outback. (242 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 257 kg more than 2009 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Outback is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Outback. (215 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Charger | 2009 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Dodge | Subaru |
Model | Charger | Outback |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |