Honda Civic (2012) vs. Subaru Outback (2008) Specs

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2012 Honda Civic and 2008 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2012	2008
Model	Honda Civic	Subaru Outback
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7000 170 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	6-speed manual	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.1 in	105.1 in	0 in
Length	177.3 in	188.7 in	-11.4 in
Width	69.0 in	69.7 in	-0.7 in
Height	56.5 in	63.2 in	-6.7 in
Curb Weight	2906 lb.	3605 lb.	-699 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	16.9 gal.	-3.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	40.5 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.6 in	54.4 in	2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.5 in	51.0 in	-0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	44.1 in	-2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	39.1 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.3 in	53.7 in	-0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.4 in	52.6 in	-1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	33.9 in	2.3 in
Total Legroom	78.2 in (over 2 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	0.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.5 ft³	33.5 ft³	-21 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.5 ft³	66.2 ft³	-53.7 ft³

2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Interior dimensions haven't changed, so the 2013 Civic continues to have one of the segment's roomiest rear seats (though not in the same league as the VW Jetta). A barely there floor hump and a broad cushy center seat render the Civic more capable than most compact sedans of seating three adults, though the rear cushion is somewhat low and hip room is in short supply. You'll find more shoulder room but less rear legroom in the Dart's back seat. Midsize sedans often don't offer much more rear legroom, but their seats tend to be more comfortably positioned. see full Honda Civic review

2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review

2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord. see full Honda Civic 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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