Ford Escape (2006) vs. Subaru Outback (2009) Specs

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2006 Ford Escape and 2009 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2006	2009
Model	Ford Escape	Subaru Outback
Engine	3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6000 193 lb-ft@4850	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	4-speed automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.2 in	105.1 in	-1.9 in
Length	174.9 in	188.7 in	-13.8 in
Width	70.1 in	69.7 in	0.4 in
Height	69.7 in	63.2 in	6.5 in
Curb Weight	3444 lb.	3605 lb.	-161 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.5 gal.	16.9 gal.	-0.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	40.5 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.3 in	54.4 in	1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.2 in	51.0 in	2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	44.1 in	-2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	39.1 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.9 in	53.7 in	2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.1 in	52.6 in	-3.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	33.9 in	1.7 in
Total Legroom	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	-0.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	29.3 ft³	33.5 ft³	-4.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.3 ft³	66.2 ft³	0.1 ft³

2006 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Roomy. see full Ford Escape review
2006	4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review
2006	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review
2005	4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD	this is very important, i have three teenagers. see full Ford Escape review

2009 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	This is a big one for me since I'm 6'6". The seat is very comfortable, even with my long legs. With it all the way back, I can fit in the rear seat as well. Also, heated seats are a wonderful thing. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	It seems to have as much room as my Chevy Suburban. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	More then enough room for my children and their car seats. Much more room compared to my VW Passat Wagon I traded in. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The driver's seat with its 10 way adjustments was rival to Volvo's orthopedic chair. The passenger seat, however was akin to something out of a Yaris & this was the main reason we did not buy this car. see full Subaru Outback review

2009 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	There are no adjustements for height, lumbar or tilt for the passenger in any of the available trim levels. We would have bought this car new from the dealer otherwise. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	One complaint is the hard, short driver's seat. I use a gel cushion. I had after market leather installed. see full Subaru Outback review
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

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