Subaru Outback 2017 vs Subaru Outback 2003

 
Subaru Outback
2017 -
Subaru Outback
2003 - 2006
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.5 Petrol2.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming belt
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.

Performance

Power: 175 HP165 HP
Torque: 235 NM226 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.2 seconds10.9 seconds
Subaru Outback 2017 is more dynamic to drive.
Subaru Outback 2017 engine produces 10 HP more power than Subaru Outback 2003, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Subaru Outback 2003. Thanks to more power Subaru Outback 2017 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.78.5
Real fuel consumption: 8.6 l/100km9.8 l/100km
The Subaru Outback 2017 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Subaru Outback 2017 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback 2003, which means that by driving the Subaru Outback 2017 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback 2017 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback 2003.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 770 km in combined cycle700 km in combined cycle
950 km on highway890 km on highway
690 km with real consumption610 km with real consumption
Subaru Outback 2017 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km390'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Subaru Outback 2003 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 15 years6 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru LegacyInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Outback 2017 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.82 m4.73 m
Width: 1.84 m1.77 m
Height: 1.68 m1.54 m
Subaru Outback 2017 is larger.
Subaru Outback 2017 is 9 cm longer than the Subaru Outback 2003, 7 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Outback 2017 is 14 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 512 litresno data
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Subaru Outback 2017 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Subaru Outback 2003.
Gross weight (kg): 2`1001`800
Safety: no data
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): 26 4002400
Pros and Cons: Subaru Outback has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
Subaru Outback has
  • timing belt engine
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
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