2011 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 648 kg more than 2013 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Subaru |
| Model | Touareg | Outback |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2256 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
