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Buick LaCrosse (2006) vs. Subaru Outback (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Subaru Outback specs.

2006 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model Buick LaCrosse Subaru Outback  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6000
225 lb-ft@2000
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
243 hp@6000
241 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.5 in 105.1 in 5.4 in
Length 198.1 in 188.7 in 9.4 in
Width 73.0 in 69.7 in 3.3 in
Height 57.4 in 63.2 in -5.8 in
Curb Weight 3568 lb. 3605 lb. -37 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.5 gal. 16.9 gal. 0.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 40.5 in -1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.2 in 54.4 in 2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.3 in 51.0 in 4.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.3 in 44.1 in -1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 39.1 in -1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.0 in 53.7 in 3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.6 in 52.6 in 2 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.6 in 33.9 in 3.7 in
Total Legroom 79.9 in (over 2 rows) 78 in (over 2 rows) 1.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 16.0 ft3 33.5 ft3 -17.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 16.0 ft3 66.2 ft3 -50.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Buick LaCrosse

2006 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.6L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Wide comfortable front seats. Heated seats are great and the leather feels very good. Lumbar support in drivers seat is excellent. see full Buick LaCrosse review
2006 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
Not enough leg room. No place to store anything. see full Buick LaCrosse review
2006 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
It was not comfortable. The seat bottom was too short. see full Buick LaCrosse review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Outback

2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review
2008 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review
2008 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage 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
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
 
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