Subaru Outback 2003 vs Honda Accord 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 227 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Outback engine produces 17 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Outback could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Accord gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 420'000 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 Honda Accord engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Honda Accord 2008 2.0 engine: In 2001, Honda introduced the K-series engine lineup, featuring an aluminum block with an open-deck design and cast-iron cylinder liners. It utilizes a port fuel injection system, a 16-valve aluminum cylinder head without hydraulic lifters, individual ignition coils, a VTC cam ... More about Honda Accord 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.47 m | |
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Subaru Outback is smaller, but higher. Subaru Outback is 2 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Outback is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1252 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 1 metres less than that of the Honda Accord, which means Subaru Outback can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3800 | |
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