2013 Subaru Outback vs. 2013 Scion xD
To start off, both 2013 Subaru Outback and 2013 Scion xD 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Outback (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2013 Scion xD. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion xD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 452 kg more than 2013 Scion xD. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion xD. (169 Nm @ 4440 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion xD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Subaru Outback | 2013 Scion xD | |
| Make | Subaru | Scion |
| Model | Outback | xD |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4440 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1642 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1725 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
