2009 Subaru Outback Sport vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Subaru Outback Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Subaru Outback Sport would be higher. At 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Outback Sport (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Outback Sport should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Hilux.
Because 2009 Subaru Outback Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Hilux. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Outback Sport 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 Subaru Outback Sport (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Outback Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Subaru Outback Sport | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Outback Sport | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
