Audi A4 / S4 (2009) vs. Subaru Outback (2014) Specs

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2009 Audi A4 / S4 and 2014 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2009	2014
Model	Audi A4 / S4	Subaru Outback
Engine	4.2L V8 DOHC-5v 340 hp@6800 302 lb-ft@3500	3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.6 in	107.9 in	2.7 in
Length	185.2 in	189.0 in	-3.8 in
Width	71.9 in	71.7 in	0.2 in
Height	56.5 in	65.7 in	-9.2 in
Curb Weight	4063 lb.	3613 lb.	450 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	18.5 gal.	-1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	40.8 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in	56.3 in	-0.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	43.0 in	-1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.2 in	39.3 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.3 in	56.1 in	-1.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.2 in	37.8 in	-2.6 in
Total Legroom	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	80.8 in (over 2 rows)	-4.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.3 ft³	34.3 ft³	-17 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	50.5 ft³	71.3 ft³	-20.8 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Audi A4 / S4

2009 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD	Padding a bit stiff see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2010	4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6 7-speed automated manual AWD	Too narrow see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2010	4dr Wagon turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Huh, never have, never will sit in the back of this car...It is a hoot to drive see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2008	4dr Sedan 420-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD	Rear seats seem very cramped for leg room. I've never used them, but have only ever dared to take adults on short trips in the back. Heated seats are available for the rear passengers. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2008	4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed manual AWD	Depending on how tall your front passengers are, your rear passengers may not have any room to sit. Can fit 4 average sized adults, but it will be tight. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seats hard and unforgiving,had a sore back in first hour. Saab seats always been superb. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seat is adequate, but not large. Child seat fits fine, but my son can kick the back of the front seat. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2008	4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seat is too small for adults on long trips (over an hour). And the rear seat can only hold 2 people even for short trips. see full Audi A4 / S4 review

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

2014 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
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
	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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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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