| Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | |
| Model | Ford Focus | Subaru Outback | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 105.1 in | -0.8 in |
| Length | 171.6 in | 188.7 in | -17.1 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 69.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 63.2 in | -5.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2920 lb. | 3330 lb. | -410 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -4.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.5 in | -2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 54.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 51.0 in | 2.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 44.1 in | -2.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 39.1 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 53.7 in | 0 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 52.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 33.9 in | -0.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -2.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -9.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | -21.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Focus.
| 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 |