Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Azera | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 234 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 105.1 in | 4.3 in |
Length | 192.7 in | 188.7 in | 4 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 69.7 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 63.2 in | -4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3629 lb. | 3605 lb. | 24 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.5 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 54.4 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 51.0 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 44.1 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 39.1 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 53.7 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 52.6 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 33.9 in | 4.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 3.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.6 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -16.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.6 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | -49.6 ft3 |
2009 Hyundai Azera Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This car is spacious and very easy to get into and out of. It allows one to sit up high and still have plentiful headroom. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Easy step-in combined with excellent headroom means my 96 year old mother in law can get in and out without effort! She can cross her legs when seated. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The pitch between front and rear seats is huge. The rear door opens wider than almost any other current model, and my 97 year old mother in law can get in and out easily. see full Hyundai Azera 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 |