2009 Subaru Outback Sport vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2012 Toyota RAV4 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Outback Sport. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Outback Sport.
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, 2012 Toyota RAV4 (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Outback Sport. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Outback Sport. 2012 Toyota RAV4 has automatic transmission and 2009 Subaru Outback Sport has manual transmission. 2009 Subaru Outback Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota RAV4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Subaru Outback Sport | 2012 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Outback Sport | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |