Dodge Journey (2016) vs. Subaru Outback (2008) Specs

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2016 Dodge Journey and 2008 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2016	2008
Model	Dodge Journey	Subaru Outback
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.8 in	105.1 in	8.7 in
Length	192.4 in	188.7 in	3.7 in
Width	72.2 in	69.7 in	2.5 in
Height	66.6 in	63.2 in	3.4 in
Curb Weight	4195 lb.	3605 lb.	590 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.5 gal.	16.9 gal.	3.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.8 in	40.5 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	54.4 in	3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.8 in	51.0 in	2.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.8 in	44.1 in	-3.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.9 in	39.1 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.9 in	53.7 in	3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.4 in	52.6 in	1.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.6 in	33.9 in	-0.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.7 in	0.0 in	37.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	43.5 in	0.0 in	43.5 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.0 in	0.0 in	40 in
Legroom, Row 3	23.4 in	0.0 in	23.4 in
Total Legroom	97.8 in (over 3 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	19.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.7 ft³	33.5 ft³	-22.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	37.0 ft³	33.5	3.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	67.6 ft³	66.2 ft³	1.4 ft³

2016 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2015	0	I love the driver's seat -- it's supportive, comfortable and cushy. I like the power lumbar feature on the SXT that lets you position it up/down and larger/smaller. Not so big on the manual recline with the power seat -- adjustments to the seat bottom don't move the seatback. see full Dodge Journey review

2016 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2015	0	This is NOT a vehicle for a family of six. There were nonstop complaints about legroom from all my kids -- the 8-year-old twins in the wayback, the teenagers in the middle row. I couldn't be comfortable in the driver's seat, so that my son could have enough room to actually sit straight in the middle row, while giving his little sister enough room for her feet in the back row. It's a "make-do" or "in a pinch" 6-passenger car. Across town with 6 people is okay, across the state would incite a riot and mutiny. see full Dodge Journey review

2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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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