Outback XT vs Pilot

Subaru · Honda

1/4 Mile winner

Outback XT

Beats the Pilot by 0.18s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Outback XT beats the Pilot comfortably, finishing 0.18 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Outback XT thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

260 hp

285 hp

0–100 km/h

6.1s

6.3s

Top speed

209 km/h

Engine

H4 Turbo

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

376 Nm

360 Nm

Price

$41,000

$40,000

Simulated race times

Distance

Outback XT

Pilot

100 m

6.319s

6.410s

1/8 mile

9.394s

9.522s

1/4 mile

14.246s

14.421s

1 km

26.012s

26.261s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Pilot is $40,000 vs $41,000 for the Outback XT — a $1,000 gap. Power: Pilot makes 25 hp more (260 vs 285). 0–100 km/h: Outback XT is 0.20s quicker (6.1s vs 6.3s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the Outback XT or the Pilot?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Outback XT is faster, beating the Pilot by 0.18 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Outback XT vs the Pilot?

The Outback XT hits 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds, while the Pilot does it in 6.3 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Outback XT produces 260 hp; the Pilot produces 285 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Outback XT tops out at 209 km/h, and the Pilot reaches 209 km/h.

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