Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Crown Victoria | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-2v 239 hp@4900 287 lb-ft@4100 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 105.1 in | 9.5 in |
Length | 212.0 in | 188.7 in | 23.3 in |
Width | 77.3 in | 69.7 in | 7.6 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 63.2 in | -4.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4129 lb. | 3605 lb. | 524 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 40.5 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.6 in | 54.4 in | 6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 51.0 in | 6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 44.1 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.1 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.0 in | 53.7 in | 6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 52.6 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 33.9 in | 4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.6 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -12.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.6 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | -45.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria.
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 |