Chevrolet SS (2016) vs. Subaru Outback (2015) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Chevrolet SS and 2015 Subaru Outback specs.
2016 Chevrolet SS and 2015 Subaru Outback Specifications
Model Year |
2016 |
2015 |
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Model |
Chevrolet SS |
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 |
2,916 mm |
2,746 mm |
0 mm |
Length |
4,966 mm |
4,816 mm |
0 mm |
Width |
1,897 mm |
1,839 mm |
0 mm |
Height |
1,471 mm |
1,679 mm |
0 mm |
Curb Weight |
1,813 kg |
1,630 kg |
0 kg |
Fuel Capacity |
71 L |
70 L |
1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 |
983 mm |
1,036 mm |
982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
1,501 mm |
1,476 mm |
0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 |
1,453 mm |
1,410 mm |
0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 |
1,074 mm |
1,090 mm |
0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 |
965 mm |
988 mm |
-23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
1,499 mm |
1,455 mm |
0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 |
1,473 mm |
1,397 mm |
0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 |
1,008 mm |
968 mm |
-967 mm |
Total Legroom |
2,083 mm (over 2 rows) |
2,057 mm (over 2 rows) |
0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum |
464 L |
1,005 L |
463 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum |
16.4 |
2,076 L |
14.4 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet SS
2015 |
Despite its slightly more compact exterior, the Chevrolet SS has a roomier back seat than the Dodge Charger. Rear headroom is in unexpectedly short supply in the latter. The Chevrolet also has a couple more inches of rear hiproom, so three adults won't have to get quite as cozy in its back seat.
Both cars have about 16 cubic feet of trunk space. A good amount, but you'll find as much in most midsize sedans. Unlike the Charger's, the SS's rear seat cannot fold to expand the trunk. But a pass-through in the center is far larger than most.
see full Chevrolet SS review |
2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Comment |
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The front seats in the Chevrolet SS are comfortable. They also look like they'd provide generous lateral support, but don't, at least not for those of us who aren't built like linebackers. Thankfully the upper seat back features some synthetic suede trim, and this prevents sliding in hard turns. Still, a car with such high handling limits should have seats with much larger and more effective side bolsters--like those available in the Dodge Charger.
see full Chevrolet SS review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet SS
2017 |
4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seat is functional and roomy. I'm 6'4" and with the drivers seat in my preferred postion there is still a decent amount of legroom behind. Overall much better than the Charger/Challenger.
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2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 |
4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
The front seat is just OK. Feels like a pretty flat bottom and fairly hard. Also, for a car with sporting pretentions there is surprisingly little side bolstering.
see full Chevrolet SS review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 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 |
2015 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 2015 Subaru Outback
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 |
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 |
2015 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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