Chevrolet HHR (2008) vs. Subaru Outback (2016) Specs

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2008 Chevrolet HHR and 2016 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2008	2016
Model	Chevrolet HHR	Subaru Outback
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5900 222 lb-ft@1650	3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	4-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.5 in	108.1 in	-4.6 in
Length	176.2 in	189.6 in	-13.4 in
Width	69.2 in	72.4 in	-3.2 in
Height	65.2 in	66.1 in	-0.9 in
Curb Weight	3353 lb.	3810 lb.	-457 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.2 gal.	18.5 gal.	-2.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.5 in	40.8 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.5 in	58.1 in	-4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.1 in	55.5 in	-5.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	42.9 in	-2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.6 in	38.9 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.7 in	57.3 in	-4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.6 in	55.0 in	-4.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.5 in	38.1 in	1.4 in
Total Legroom	80.1 in (over 2 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	-0.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	24.0 ft³	35.5 ft³	-11.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.1 ft³	73.3 ft³	-10.2 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet HHR

2008 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It is roomy and comfortable. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2009	4dr Wagon 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The HHR has one of the most comfortable seats for me of most of the cars that I have driven. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	2 kids in the back and they have plenty of room see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Larger than normal 4-door car see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It is adjustable and relaxing. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Roomy enough for 2 adults in the rear seats with plenty of room left behind seat for luggage or gear. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007	4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The rear seat room is relatively large. On long road trips when i am not driving, my back starts to hurt and i cant find a comfortable position to sit in. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Great seating position. Long drives are not a problem see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Fits 4 people very nicely for long trips. Upright seating works well. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Extremly comfortable. You have to sit in it to understand. The leather seat is more comfortable than the cloth seat. see full Chevrolet HHR review

2008 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	little leg room see full Chevrolet HHR review
2009	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	seat-back very annoying and driving position difficult to get right see full Chevrolet HHR review
2009	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	low roof limits passenger packaging space - poor knee room see full Chevrolet HHR review
2008	4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Could be a bit deeper and more supportive see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007	4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Not much room for tall people in the back. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Rear seat is cramped. see full Chevrolet HHR review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru Outback

2016 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

2016 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 2016 Subaru Outback

2016 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	see full Subaru Outback review
2016	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	see full Subaru Outback review

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