The Comparative Analysis :

Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13) vs. Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (13 - 15)

€ 50,700
Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13) Outback 3.6R
€ 39,000
 Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (13 - 15) Outback 2.5i
€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Outback 3.6R is 0.6 inches shorter.
Outback 3.6R
Outback 2.5i
63.2
Blueprint Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13)
71.7
80.9
63.2
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (13 - 15)
71.7
80.9
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
63.2 in
Height
63.2 in
Blueprint Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13)
108.1
188
Blueprint Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (13 - 15)
108.1
188.6
188 in
Length
188.6 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
108.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Outback 3.6R
Outback 2.5i
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Subaru Outback 3.6R Automatic (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.3 %
Subaru Outback 2.5i Lineartronic (13 - 15)

General

Outback 3.6R
Outback 2.5i
BM/BR
Generation
BM/BR
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

Outback 3.6R
Outback 2.5i
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
EZ36
Engine Code
FB25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
256 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
171 hp
at 5600 rpm
Outback 3.6R
256 hp
171 hp
Outback 2.5i
258 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Outback 3.6R
258 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Outback 2.5i

Performance

Outback 3.6R
Outback 2.5i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Outback 3.6R

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Outback 2.5i

▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.75 lb/hp
Outback 3.6R
14.34 lb/hp
20.75 lb/hp
Outback 2.5i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Outback 3.6R
Outback 2.5i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Outback 3.6R
24 mpg
31 mpg
Outback 2.5i
16 mpg
city
23 mpg
31 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
404 mi
Range
531 mi
Outback 3.6R
404 mi
531 mi
Outback 2.5i
Environmental Impact
189.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
144 kWh
Outback 3.6R
189.4 kWh
144 kWh
Outback 2.5i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Outback 3.6R
Outback 2.5i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.9 cu ft