2013 Subaru Outback vs. 2013 Scion tC

To start off, both 2013 Subaru Outback and 2013 Scion tC 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 Scion tC (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion tC should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 179 kg more than 2013 Scion tC.

Because 2013 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Scion tC. 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 Subaru Outback (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion tC. (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion tC. 2013 Subaru Outback has automatic transmission and 2013 Scion tC has manual transmission. 2013 Scion tC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Subaru Outback will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Subaru Outback 2013 Scion tC
Make Subaru Scion
Model Outback tC
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Station Wagon Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 2500 cc 2494 cc
Engine Cylinders 16 cylinders 16 cylinders
Engine Type dual-disk rotary in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 171 HP 178 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 236 Nm 235 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 4100 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94 mm 98 mm
Fuel Type Flex Fuel Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Rear
Transmission Type 5-speed shiftable automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1556 kg 1377 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 4420 mm
Vehicle Width 2050 mm 1795 mm
Vehicle Height 1670 mm 1415 mm
Wheelbase Size 2740 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.4 L/100km 6.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 9.2 L/100km


 

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