Model Year | 2016 | 2008 | |
Model | Honda Accord | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 278 hp@6200 252 lb-ft@4900 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 105.1 in | 4.2 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 188.7 in | 3.8 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 69.7 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 63.2 in | -5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3543 lb. | 3605 lb. | -62 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.5 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 54.4 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 51.0 in | 4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 44.1 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.1 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 53.7 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 52.6 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 33.9 in | 4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -17.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | -50.4 ft3 |
2016 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
There is not quite enough adjustment in the front seat for me. I feel there is an un-natural curve in the front seat that I can't remove with the lumbar support. I sit on a folded towel to get the curve of the seat in the right place for my back. I'm 5'11" if that puts it into perspective for you. The steering wheel should telescope out more for optimal arm position and the orientation of the HUGE speedometer makes it get chopped in half by the steering wheel. No digital speedo readout on this model. Note that the touring gauges are a little different than the standard V6. see full Honda Accord 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 |