2009 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,600 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Outback (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 181 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. 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, 2013 Subaru Outback (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (189 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2013 Subaru Outback has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Subaru Outback will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Civic | Outback |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
