| Model Year | 2012 | 2020 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus | Subaru Outback | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 108.1 in | 4.8 in |
| Length | 202.9 in | 191.3 in | 11.6 in |
| Width | 76.2 in | 73.0 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 60.7 in | 66.1 in | -5.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4415 lb. | 3915 lb. | 500 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 40.1 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 58.1 in | -0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 0.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.8 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.1 in | -1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 57.4 in | -0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.5 in | -1.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 82.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 32.5 ft3 | -12.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.1 ft3 | 75.7 ft3 | -55.6 ft3 |
| 2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Subaru Outback.