2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium vs. 2013 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
To start off, both 2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium and 2013 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited weights approximately 102 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium | 2013 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Outback | Outback |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1556 kg | 1658 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
