2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek 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 Subaru Outback (171 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek. (146 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 156 kg more than 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek. 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 (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek. (197 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | XV Crosstrek | Outback |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas (CNG) | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1986 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1615 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2635 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
