2013 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2013 Hyundai Sonata and 2013 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Hyundai Sonata (195 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 105 kg more than 2013 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 2013 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Hyundai Sonata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Hyundai Sonata (249 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Hyundai Sonata | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
| Model | Sonata | Outback |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1835 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2795 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
