Buick Verano (2012) vs. Subaru Outback (2016) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Buick Verano and 2016 Subaru Outback specs.
2012 Buick Verano and 2016 Subaru Outback Specifications
| Model Year |
2012 |
2016 |
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| Model |
Buick Verano |
Subaru Outback |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr Wagon |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
105.7 in |
108.1 in |
-2.4 in |
| Length |
183.9 in |
189.6 in |
-5.7 in |
| Width |
71.5 in |
72.4 in |
-0.9 in |
| Height |
58.4 in |
66.1 in |
-7.7 in |
| Curb Weight |
3300 lb. |
3593 lb. |
-293 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
15.0 gal. |
18.5 gal. |
-3.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
38.3 in |
40.8 in |
-2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
55.1 in |
58.1 in |
-3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
53.7 in |
55.5 in |
-1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
42.1 in |
42.9 in |
-0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
37.8 in |
38.9 in |
-1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
52.9 in |
57.3 in |
-4.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
52.0 in |
55.0 in |
-3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
33.9 in |
38.1 in |
-4.2 in |
| Total Legroom |
76 in (over 2 rows) |
81 in (over 2 rows) |
-5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
14.3 ft3 |
35.5 ft3 |
-21.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
14.3 ft3 |
73.3 ft3 |
-59 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Buick Verano
| 2013 |
The Buick Verano's impression of substance and solidity extends to its seats. The front buckets are larger and more thickly padded than those in the typical compact sedan, yet have a firm, properly supportive underlying structure. They look and feel "premium." The Acura ILX's front seats, with more prominent side bolsters, provide better lateral support in hard turns, but don't feel as solid or as luxurious.
see full Buick Verano review |
| 2012 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Comment |
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While the Buick Verano's exterior is large for a compact sedan, its rear seat is among the tightest. The ILX is a bit tighter still. In it I can just fit behind my 5-9 self. But anyone who requires an adult-friendly rear seat will likely reject both cars (along with the new Cadillac ATS).
The Verano's 14.5 cubic foot trunk--two cubes over the ILX's--is more competitive, and more in line with Buick's traditional strengths.
see full Buick Verano review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Buick Verano
| 2013 |
4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6'1", broad shouldered, overweight, and considered quite a big guy, but I have no trouble fitting into the car. Even if you are a couple of inches higher than me, you should be okay. Be advised I chose a car without a sunroof. The sunroof may cut into that headroom.
see full Buick Verano review |
| 2013 |
4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD |
The seat cushioning is about the best in the business. The foam density Buick used is unlike any I have experienced.
see full Buick Verano review |
| 2012 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 |
4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD |
No rear seat venting except the floor makes it a bit stuffy for the rear seat passengers. The rear seating area is tight to get into but once seated provide enough space.
see full Buick Verano review |
| 2013 |
4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD |
My right knee(with shorts on) hits the hard plastic to discomfort. I thought about putting some padding there. Same with the lack of padding inside the map pocket on the door to keep contents from rattleing.
see full Buick Verano review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru Outback
| 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 |
| 2016 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Comment |
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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 2016 Subaru Outback
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