2012 Subaru Outback vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Outback (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (184 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 86 kg more than 2012 Subaru Outback.
Because 2012 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Toyota Highlander. 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 (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Subaru Outback | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Outback | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1659 kg | 1745 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |
