2009 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Outback (171 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Because 2013 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. 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 (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. (167 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander.
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2009 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Subaru |
Model | Outlander | Outback |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2397 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |