Aware of the lag. I have been driving an Outback for three years after all. I wish Subaru had used better processors in that regard, but as you said, it sorts itself out in a short time. My car will go over a mile after start up before it feels using autostop is fine. What year is your Subaru?
2024 Outback, which replaced a 2019. The 2019 had nearly 70K miles. From day one, the 2019 drank oil like Bisco at a Memorial Day barbecue, the driver's seat squeaked and the stereo would randomly decide not to work until it decided in a day or so to come alive again. And, of course, the 12v was too small and died several times until I replaced the OEM with a $70 Interstate from Costco. Other than those issues.... Sold the 2019 in 2023 for $26,400 USD and got the 2024. Except for the lag issue, happy enough with it. Also have a 2022 Crosstrek, which has been great. I mostly went to Subaru for safety issues. kris
Notice any difference in the start up shake between the two? Subaru switched to direct injection in 2021, IIRC. Was wondering if that made a difference. I'm personally not bothered by the auto stop, but that could be because music is always playing. I got the Outback cause the old XC70 I wanted was no longer available for less than 10 years old. Also test drove a newer Volvo and Ranger before finding the Subaru. And I may not have looked for it after a test drive in a lower trim model, but I came across photos of the Touring interior.
Crosstrek is mostly the SO's rig. I usually haul lots of "junk" such as waders and hip boots, which work better in the outback. But thinking about it, an A.S.S. stop-start in the Crosstrek does not seem as rough. Love the Crosstrek. ktris
Same engines? The only other car with auto stop I've been in was a test driven Malibu. Any differences with the Outback could attributed to the Chevy having a liter less displacement. Less mass leads to less shake.
