2009 Ford Edge vs. 2008 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2009 Ford Edge is newer by 1 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 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Outback. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Outback weights approximately 278 kg more than 2009 Ford Edge.
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 Ford Edge (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Outback. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Edge | 2008 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Edge | Outback |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
