2012 Subaru Outback vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Subaru Outback. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Subaru Outback would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Outback (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2013 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Outback weights approximately 306 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Outback (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Subaru Outback | 2013 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Subaru | Honda |
| Model | Outback | Civic |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1249 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
