2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium vs. 2011 Subaru Outback 3.6R Premium
To start off, both 2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium and 2011 Subaru Outback 3.6R Premium were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Outback 3.6R Premium is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Outback 3.6R Premium (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Outback 3.6R Premium should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Outback 3.6R Premium weights approximately 93 kg more than 2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2011 Subaru Outback 3.6R Premium (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Outback 3.6R Premium will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium. 2011 Subaru Outback 3.6R Premium has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Subaru Outback 3.6R Premium will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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| 2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium | 2011 Subaru Outback 3.6R Premium | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Outback | Outback |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
