| Model Year | 2008 | 2022 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus X | Subaru Outback | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 108.1 in | 4.8 in |
| Length | 200.3 in | 191.3 in | 9 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 73.0 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 66.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 3885 lb. | 319 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.1 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 58.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 0.0 in | 55.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.8 in | -2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 57.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 0.0 in | 56.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 0.0 in | 46 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 0.0 in | 33.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 82.3 in (over 2 rows) | 31.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 32.5 ft3 | -15.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 32.5 | 14.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 75.7 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 |
| 2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Subaru Outback.