Subaru Outback 2003 vs Honda Accord 2008
Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
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 | 150 HP | |
Torque: | 227 NM | 350 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
Honda Accord is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Outback engine produces 23 HP more power than Honda Accord, but torque is 123 NM less than Honda Accord. Despite the higher power, Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 5.8 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Outback consumes 2.9 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 435 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 3.5 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 | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
920 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
650 km with real consumption | 1040 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 | 330'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Civic | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.73 m | 4.75 m | |
Width: | 1.77 m | 1.84 m | |
Height: | 1.55 m | 1.47 m | |
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 (€): | 2600 | 5000 | |
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