| Model Year | 2008 | 2022 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus X | Subaru Outback | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,746 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 5,088 mm | 4,859 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,902 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,712 mm | 1,679 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,907 kg | 1,762 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 70 L | 2 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,087 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,471 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 978 mm | 0 mm | 978 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,285 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,168 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 853 mm | 0 mm | 853 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,090 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 493 L | 920 L | -427 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,342 L | 32.5 | -31.5 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,413 L | 2,144 L | 0 L |
| 2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Subaru Outback.