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Subaru Outback Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2014)

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Subaru Outback specs.

2014 Subaru Outback Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body 4dr Wagon
Wheelbase 2,741 mm
Length 4,801 mm
Width 1,821 mm
Height 1,669 mm
Curb Weight 1,569 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,036 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,430 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,092 mm
Headroom, Row 2 998 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,425 mm
Legroom, Row 2 960 mm
Total Legroom 2,052 mm (over 2 rows)
Cargo Volume, Minimum 971 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,019 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Subaru Outback

2014 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
YearComment
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 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

2014 Subaru Outback 4-door Wagon Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim 2.5i 2.5i Premium 2.5i Limited 3.6R Limited
Standard Engine 2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
173 hp@5600
174 lb-ft@4100
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
173 hp@5600
174 lb-ft@4100
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
173 hp@5600
174 lb-ft@4100
3.6L H6
DOHC-4v
256 hp@6000
247 lb-ft@4400
Standard Transmission6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed manually-shiftable CVT5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Optional Transmission(s)6-speed manually-shiftable CVT6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  
Standard DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
Standard Tires215/70R16 tires225/60R17 tires225/60R17 tires225/60R17 tires
Optional Tires225/60R17 tires   

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2014 Subaru Outback

2014 Subaru Outback Powertrain: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
We have the 2.5 engine with the 6 speed manual transmission-- and really like it. In our old 2001 outback, with the 5 speed, it always felt like it needed one more gear to shift to when on the Highway. The 6th gear in the 2014 makes a big difference, and makes for a quieter ride on the highway. see full Subaru Outback review
2014 Subaru Outback Powertrain: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2015 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
It generally drives very nicely, but it does feel underpowered at times. see full Subaru Outback review
 

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2014 Subaru Outback MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body Trim Base Price Invoice Destination
4dr Wagon 2.5i 23,495 22,123 825
4dr Wagon 2.5i Premium 25,795 24,289 825
4dr Wagon 2.5i Limited 29,095 27,281 825
4dr Wagon 3.6R Limited 32,095 30,034 825

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