Nissan Rogue (2014) vs. Subaru Outback (2014) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Nissan Rogue and 2014 Subaru Outback specs.
2014 Nissan Rogue and 2014 Subaru Outback Specifications
| Model Year |
2014 |
2014 |
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| Model |
Nissan Rogue |
Subaru Outback |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr Wagon |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
106.5 in |
107.9 in |
-1.4 in |
| Length |
182.3 in |
189.0 in |
-6.7 in |
| Width |
72.4 in |
71.7 in |
0.7 in |
| Height |
66.3 in |
65.7 in |
0.6 in |
| Curb Weight |
3393 lb. |
3423 lb. |
-30 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
14.5 gal. |
18.5 gal. |
-4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
41.6 in |
40.8 in |
0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
56.6 in |
56.3 in |
0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
54.0 in |
0.0 in |
54 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
43.0 in |
43.0 in |
0 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
38.5 in |
39.3 in |
-0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
55.9 in |
56.1 in |
-0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
52.1 in |
0.0 in |
52.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
37.9 in |
37.8 in |
0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 |
34.6 in |
0.0 in |
34.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 |
49.3 in |
0.0 in |
49.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 |
42.0 in |
0.0 in |
42 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 |
31.4 in |
0.0 in |
31.4 in |
| Total Legroom |
112.3 in (over 3 rows) |
80.8 in (over 2 rows) |
31.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
9.4 ft3 |
34.3 ft3 |
-24.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 |
32.0 ft3 |
34.3 |
-2.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
70.0 ft3 |
71.3 ft3 |
-1.3 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Nissan Rogue
| 2014 |
Both the Rogue and the Forester have roomy rear seats mounted higher off the floor than most, and thus better suited for adult comfort and non-adult outward visibility. But only the Nissan has air vents back there.
The Rogue is also one of the only members of the segment to offer a third-row seat, the others being the Mitsubishi Outlander and the Kia Sorento (which in width and price actually falls between compact and midsize). Unlike in the others, though, you cannot get a third-row seat with the Rogue's top trim level. So you must choose between the third-row seat on the one hand and the SL's additional features (heated leather seats, Bose audio system, forward collision alert, LED headlights) on the other. You also cannot get the third-row seat with the panoramic sunroof.
The tested vehicle was the SL, so no third-row seat. Judging from the specs, it should be roomier than that in the Outlander, and about a match for that in the Sorento. Adults might fit in a pinch, but it's probably best to think of the seat as kids-only.
Combine this third-row seat availability with the Rogue's EPA ratings, and you have the most fuel-efficient vehicle that can seat seven (but not on leather).
see full Nissan Rogue review |
| 2014 Nissan Rogue Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Comment |
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The Rogue SL's leather-trimmed seats appear luxurious, but like those in some other recent Nissans (with the notable exception of the Altima) feel flat and overly firm. The power seat adjustments include height, but not tilt. Mazda has also started deleting the driver seat tilt adjustment, and both automakers deserve to be taken to task for this. Those with upright builds (including me) will find that the Rogue's front seat headrests jut too far forward. The Forester's front seats are more comfortable.
see full Nissan Rogue review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Nissan Rogue
| 2014 |
4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT AWD |
In previous car, I had problems with leg pain after 2.5 hours. No such problem after multi-hour drives now. Still need an insert for back support.
see full Nissan Rogue review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Subaru Outback
| 2015 |
Through the 2009 model year, the Outback (and the related Legacy sedan) had a tight back seat. Though marketed as a midsize car, it was actually a compact. The 2010 redesign dramatically expanded the Outback's interior, especially in the back seat. The 2015 redesign added another inch of shoulder room, such that the Outback (and Legacy) are now not only truly midsize, but rank among the roomiest midsize cars. Rear air vents are offered--in Outbacks with leather. So the tested car lacked them.
Some compact crossovers, including the Cherokee, are about as roomy, but they achieve their specs through a more upright seating position. People in the back seat are closer to the front seats, so they don't feel like they have as much room even though they have just as much space for their legs. But they get rear air vents even in the lower trim levels.
see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2014 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Comment |
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The front seats have an unusually high bulge just below my shoulder blades. This feels more odd than uncomfortable, at least to me. The driver's lumbar adjusts, but this affects the area below said bulge. Partly depending on your height your experience might vary. These seats also provide very little lateral support, which admittedly isn't much of an issue given the non-sporting character (and non-sporting tires) of the Outback.
I had no such qualms with the armrest on the door. It's wide and cushy.
In the front seats' favor, for 2015 Subaru has added fore-aft adjustability to the headrests, a rarity in recent moderately priced cars.
The Jeep's cloth seats are too squishy, but they're more form-fittting than the Subaru's, and I find them more comfortable.
see full Subaru Outback review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Subaru Outback
| 2014 |
4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD |
The front seats are very comfy, and the seat heaters are powerful and warm up quickly.
We compared the car to a 2014 Forrester, and we think the OB seats are more comfy-- they have more thigh support.
see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2014 |
4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD |
The rear seats are much more comfy than in the old Outback. They took a couple of inches out of the cargo area to give the rear seat more room. The reclining seatback for the rear seats is a nice comfort as well.
see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2014 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 |
4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD |
Minor complaint-- like every other Japanese car I've ever owned, this one also doesn't seem to understand that feet get cold. The heater is great- it provides lots of heat, and quickly. But when you you set it to floor, the hot air hits you in the lower calf, and then rises. The heat never makes it to your feet!
see full Subaru Outback review |
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