2011 Outback 2.5i 0-60 .Vs 2013 2.5i

[Pool Runner]

So I had a loaner '13 Outback last week while I had my 30K service done at the dealer. The loaner car had 4800 miles on it and was a CVT, Premium just like my 2011. Anyway just for poops & giggles I did a couple amateur 0-60 runs on a empty back street with my iphone.

The 2013 hit 9.2 seconds twice and 9.3 the 3rd time. Tried my 2011 today on the same stretch with 29K miles on it and got 9.4 the first time, then 9.6 the second and third.

While the '13 doesn't "feel" any quicker accelerating from cruising speeds or highway sppeds and passing, it does feel snappier from a dead stop or the first few seconds of throttle tip in.

[there4igraham]

So what you're saying is that the 2013 is still hella slow.

[Novablue]

Originally Posted by Pool Runner

While the '13 doesn't "feel" any quicker accelerating from cruising speeds or highway sppeds and passing, it does feel snappier from a dead stop or the first few seconds of throttle tip in.

The new engine in the 13 has tiny bit more HP and a slightly different torque curve which might a account for the slight variation.

Not too sure how accurate the iphone is at recording that kind of stuff but hey, the price was right, right?

[Looby]

Originally Posted by Novablue

... tiny bit more HP and a slightly different torque curve
which might a account for the slight variation.

OTOH, that "difference" (last week versus yesterday) might also
be due to air temperature, atmospheric pressure, tire pressure,
weight of optional equipment, fuel tank level, speedo errors,
etc, etc.

FWIW, Subaru Germany sez 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 10.4 sec
for a 2012 2.5i CVT -- and a slightly less languid 9.6 sec for 6MT.
I'd speculate that those measured 0-60 E.T.s (in the low-mid 9's)
are prolly due to optimistic speedometers, in both cars.

...in any case, please wake me when they reach the traps,

Looby

[nullrejector]

I "ran" my 2013, using a GPS. 2 runs a 0-60, 9.0 and 9.1 seconds. Mine's faster!!!

[Novablue]

Originally Posted by Looby

OTOH, that "difference" (last week versus yesterday) might also
be due to air temperature, atmospheric pressure, tire pressure,
weight of optional equipment, fuel tank level, speedo errors,
etc, etc.

FWIW, Subaru Germany sez 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 10.4 sec
for a 2012 2.5i CVT -- and a slightly less languid 9.6 sec for 6MT.
I'd speculate that those measured 0-60 E.T.s (in the low-mid 9's)
are prolly due to optimistic speedometers, in both cars.

...in any case, please wake me when they reach the traps,

Looby

Haha! Too true!

[reddoak]

I figured I would try it today, so I lined up on an empty road, started the timer, and launched it.

I'll check back in when I hit 60.

[mopartodd]

Originally Posted by there4igraham

So what you're saying is that the 2013 is still hella slow.

That's what I read into it too. lol

[Pool Runner]

Originally Posted by Looby

OTOH, that "difference" (last week versus yesterday) might also
be due to air temperature, atmospheric pressure, tire pressure,
weight of optional equipment, fuel tank level, speedo errors,
etc, etc.

FWIW, Subaru Germany sez 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 10.4 sec
for a 2012 2.5i CVT -- and a slightly less languid 9.6 sec for 6MT.
I'd speculate that those measured 0-60 E.T.s (in the low-mid 9's)
are prolly due to optimistic speedometers, in both cars.

...in any case, please wake me when they reach the traps,

Looby

Actually had more fuel in the rental at 3/4 tank and 1/4 in my 2011. Not sure if it matters on a back road 0-60 run but my 2011 is a pretty loaded model with sunroof, all the cold weather equip etc.. while the 2013 was a fairly stripped premium. My car has two Yakima bike attatcments and snow board rack in place right now plus two car seats in the back seat (Kid did not go along for the ride though) I think with the added fuel weight of the 2013 it was pretty fair.

I have also found 0-60 time all over the map for the 2.5i, CVT on various publications. As low as 9.1 sec to as high as 10.6. I would suffice that a 9 second run for either car seems pretty accurate.

[iainb]

Originally Posted by reddoak

I figured I would try it today, so I lined up on an empty road, started the timer, and launched it.

I'll check back in when I hit 60.

lol