Volvo V70 (2007) vs. Subaru Outback (2006) Specs

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2007 Volvo V70 and 2006 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2007	2006
Model	Volvo V70	Subaru Outback
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@1950	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 250 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.5 in	105.1 in	3.4 in
Length	185.4 in	188.7 in	-3.3 in
Width	71.0 in	69.7 in	1.3 in
Height	57.7 in	63.2 in	-5.5 in
Curb Weight	3733 lb.	3500 lb.	233 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	16.9 gal.	1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	40.5 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	54.4 in	1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.0 in	51.0 in	4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	44.1 in	-1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.9 in	39.1 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.9 in	53.7 in	2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.8 in	52.6 in	2.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.2 in	33.9 in	1.3 in
Total Legroom	77.8 in (over 2 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	-0.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	37.4 ft³	33.5 ft³	3.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	71.4 ft³	66.2 ft³	5.2 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Volvo V70

2007 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	We spent five days of driving in the car in August and the seats remained comfortable for all 4,000 miles. see full Volvo V70 review
2008	4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Have driven 12 hours/trip and seating comfortable, a stress free and comfortable drive/ see full Volvo V70 review
2008	4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	as above see full Volvo V70 review
2008	4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	great comfort if you have passengers, passengers very complimentary/ see full Volvo V70 review
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	best seats in the industry see full Volvo V70 review
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 161hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lumbar support see full Volvo V70 review
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	It may seem strange to rate seat comfort so highly, but that's only if you have never driven in a Volvo. Amazing, ergonomic, adjustable, but those could describe many seats. What my wife would say (and I've read others express as well) is if you have back problems, get your Dr. to prescribe you a Volvo! They are that good. see full Volvo V70 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD	Fantastic front seats see full Volvo V70 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Exceptionally comfortable seating for even very long trips. see full Volvo V70 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual AWD	Almost as good as the seats in the 92 960. Good support & position except left footrest small & too far left. Lumbar support too far down for a tall person but bearable. Electric memory allows easy switching of seat position on long trips. Bun warmer. see full Volvo V70 review

2007 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	no knee room see full Volvo V70 review
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	There is not much if the front seats are back see full Volvo V70 review
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	To give rear seats reasonable amount of room, you have to keep front seats forwards. see full Volvo V70 review
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Though not a big issue, the rear seats could be a bit wider for better 3-abreast seating (though most vehicles share this limitation). The greater need, however, is another few inches of legroom. It is adequate, but only that. Another 3 or 4 inches would make the rear seat amazing, but then again, that would come at the cost of rear cargo capacity ... no such thing as a "free lunch". see full Volvo V70 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru Outback

2006 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review
2006	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Too small for kids see full Subaru Outback review
2006	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Too short! I am 6ft tall and the front passenger seat leaves me feeling very cramped. Drivers position is better. Seats also too narrow. Maybe plenty of room for skinny folks, but not for us folks that are large boned :-) see full Subaru Outback review
2005	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	The Outback is much smaller (but not cheaper) than the XC70. see full Subaru Outback review
2005	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	very tight and narrow rear seat room. feels much bumpier in the rear seat than the front seat. see full Subaru Outback review

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