Honda Civic (2013) vs. Subaru Outback (2009) Specs

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2013 Honda Civic and 2009 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2013	2009
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	179.4 in	188.7 in	-9.3 in
Width	69.0 in	69.7 in	-0.7 in
Height	56.5 in	63.2 in	-6.7 in
Curb Weight	2967 lb.	3605 lb.	-638 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

2013 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

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Honda Civic.

2009 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	This is a big one for me since I'm 6'6". The seat is very comfortable, even with my long legs. With it all the way back, I can fit in the rear seat as well. Also, heated seats are a wonderful thing. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	It seems to have as much room as my Chevy Suburban. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	More then enough room for my children and their car seats. Much more room compared to my VW Passat Wagon I traded in. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The driver's seat with its 10 way adjustments was rival to Volvo's orthopedic chair. The passenger seat, however was akin to something out of a Yaris & this was the main reason we did not buy this car. see full Subaru Outback review

2009 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	There are no adjustements for height, lumbar or tilt for the passenger in any of the available trim levels. We would have bought this car new from the dealer otherwise. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	One complaint is the hard, short driver's seat. I use a gel cushion. I had after market leather installed. see full Subaru Outback review
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

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