GMC Terrain (2014) vs. Subaru Outback (2008) Specs

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2014 GMC Terrain and 2008 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2014	2008
Model	GMC Terrain	Subaru Outback
Engine	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 301 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.5 in	105.1 in	7.4 in
Length	185.3 in	188.7 in	-3.4 in
Width	72.8 in	69.7 in	3.1 in
Height	66.3 in	63.2 in	3.1 in
Curb Weight	4188 lb.	3605 lb.	583 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.8 gal.	16.9 gal.	1.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in	40.5 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.7 in	54.4 in	1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.1 in	51.0 in	4.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	44.1 in	-2.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.2 in	39.1 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.3 in	53.7 in	1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.3 in	52.6 in	-1.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.9 in	33.9 in	6 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	3.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	31.6 ft³	33.5 ft³	-1.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	63.9 ft³	66.2 ft³	-2.3 ft³

2014 GMC Terrain Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	The GMC Terrain's long wheelbase also pays off with noticeably more rear seat leg room than in competitors. In fact, there's a little more combined legroom in the first two rows than in the far larger Yukon XL, and a few more inches than in the larger Acadia. Sound like enough space to fit a third row? Perhaps, but GM opted not to offer one. The Terrain is thoroughly compact in width. The larger GMCs remain much better options for transporting three adults in the back seat. They're also better for carrying cargo. The Terrain's cargo floor is long, but its also high and narrow, and the second-row seats don't fold flat. see full GMC Terrain review

2014 GMC Terrain Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2015	4dr SUV 301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seat room is plentiful, and because rear seat can be slid forward and back, you can shift between needing more leg room and using more of the cargo area. We had traded in a 2015 Dodge Journey for the Terrain, because of safety concerns, but realized after we had it for awhile, the rear seat of the Journey was not able to go back far enough into the cargo area, and because of the bulky and high mounted head rests, you felt trapped. The Terrain does not have these issues and feels much more roomy and comfortable. The rear seats are supportive and not at all like some back seats that feel like they were an afterthought. see full GMC Terrain review

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

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