Honda Odyssey (2008) vs. Subaru Outback (2013) Specs

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2008 Honda Odyssey and 2013 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2008	2013
Model	Honda Odyssey	Subaru Outback
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.1 in	107.9 in	10.2 in
Length	202.1 in	189.0 in	13.1 in
Width	77.1 in	71.7 in	5.4 in
Height	68.8 in	65.7 in	3.1 in
Curb Weight	4385 lb.	3423 lb.	962 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.0 gal.	18.5 gal.	2.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.9 in	40.8 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	63.5 in	56.3 in	7.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.0 in	0.0 in	57 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.8 in	43.0 in	-2.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	39.3 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	63.1 in	56.1 in	7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	64.4 in	0.0 in	64.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.0 in	37.8 in	2.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.4 in	0.0 in	38.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	61.2 in	0.0 in	61.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	48.5 in	0.0 in	48.5 in
Legroom, Row 3	41.1 in	0.0 in	41.1 in
Total Legroom	121.9 in (over 3 rows)	80.8 in (over 2 rows)	41.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	38.4 ft³	34.3 ft³	4.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	91.1 ft³	34.3	56.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	147.4 ft³	71.3 ft³	76.1 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Honda Odyssey

2008 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Absolutely no complaints here. see full Honda Odyssey review
2009	4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	No complaints for the second row. Have never sat in the third row. see full Honda Odyssey review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 241-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD	Needed comfortable front seats for a large dad (@230) pounds and a tiny grandfather (@95 pounds, 4feet, 5 inches tall). These seats are the best for the comfort of such various sizes. see full Honda Odyssey review
2008	4dr Minivan, ext. 241-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD	Comfortable and roomy for adults and children alike. Wonderful for those long road trip to disney with the entire family. see full Honda Odyssey review
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Comfortable seating position. see full Honda Odyssey review
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Kids love the rear seats. see full Honda Odyssey review
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD	See previous. see full Honda Odyssey review
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	The captains chairs in the second row can be apart or together. It is easy to get to the third row seat. There is plenty of leg room in the second and third row seats, and plenty of room between the second row seats. see full Honda Odyssey review

2008 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	0	Why can't manufacturers make the passenger seat as comfortable with as many adjustments as the driver's side? see full Honda Odyssey review
2007	4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	No back support, no thigh support. Seat headrests curve your spine forward. Seat shape was not the same for all four captain chairs. Quality control must be very poor. see full Honda Odyssey review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Subaru Outback

2013 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	The front seats are very comfy, and the seat heaters are powerful and warm up quickly. We compared the car to a 2014 Forrester, and we think the OB seats are more comfy-- they have more thigh support. see full Subaru Outback review
2014	4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	The rear seats are much more comfy than in the old Outback. They took a couple of inches out of the cargo area to give the rear seat more room. The reclining seatback for the rear seats is a nice comfort as well. see full Subaru Outback review
2012	4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I am a big guy. 5'10 and about 290 lbs. This car is very comfortable for me. I can reach the controls nicely, love the heated leather seats. see full Subaru Outback review
2012	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	0 see full Subaru Outback review
2012	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	I have found our 2012 Outback to be very comfortable for long drives. The driver's seat has plenty of adjustment to accommodate my frame. Legroom is outstanding. My wife got so spoiled with the heated seats in our 99 Outback Limited that she balks at cars without. So our 2010 and now the 2012 have had the heated seats. see full Subaru Outback review
2012	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Rear seat comfort is excellent even for very tall teenagers and 20 somethings. The redesign of the Outback in 2010 noticeably improved rear seat space. One note when flipping down the back seats. Make sure your head is out of the way when you lift the release lever. The seat back springs forward quickly. The angle of the rear seat can also be reclined for additional comfort. The fold down center cup holder is a nice touch. The seating position is high so visibility is great. see full Subaru Outback review
2012	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Very comfortable. see full Subaru Outback review

2013 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2014	4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	Minor complaint-- like every other Japanese car I've ever owned, this one also doesn't seem to understand that feet get cold. The heater is great- it provides lots of heat, and quickly. But when you you set it to floor, the hot air hits you in the lower calf, and then rises. The heat never makes it to your feet! see full Subaru Outback review

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