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Hyundai Sonata (2007) vs. Subaru Outback (2015) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Hyundai Sonata and 2015 Subaru Outback specs.

2007 Hyundai Sonata and 2015 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year 2007 2015  
Model Hyundai Sonata Subaru Outback  
Engine 3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
234 hp@6000
226 lb-ft@3500
3.6L H6
DOHC-4v
256 hp@6000
247 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.4 in 108.1 in -0.7 in
Length 188.9 in 189.6 in -0.7 in
Width 72.1 in 72.4 in -0.3 in
Height 58.0 in 66.1 in -8.1 in
Curb Weight 3458 lb. 3810 lb. -352 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.7 gal. 18.5 gal. -0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.1 in 40.8 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.4 in 58.1 in -0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.5 in 55.5 in 0 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.7 in 42.9 in 0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.2 in 38.9 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.9 in 57.3 in -0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.3 in 55.0 in 0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.4 in 38.1 in -0.7 in
Total Legroom 81.1 in (over 2 rows) 81 in (over 2 rows) 0.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 16.3 ft3 35.5 ft3 -19.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 16.3 ft3 73.3 ft3 -57 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Hyundai Sonata

2007 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
plenty of room for 6 foot tall man see full Hyundai Sonata review
2008 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
love the heated front seats see full Hyundai Sonata review
2007 4dr Sedan 234-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Other sedans I have owned always left something to be desired in the back seat. Not the Sonata. With so much rear space you really feel like you are in a full sized car! Plus being a big guy has always cramped my rear passengers until now! see full Hyundai Sonata review
2007 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Average trips are 4 = hours and you get out still fresh compared to the Toyota and Holdens we have in the fleet see full Hyundai Sonata review
2007 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very comfortable seats...can drive for hours with no discomfort unlike other cars I have driven. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2007 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Has lumbar back comfort see full Hyundai Sonata review
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good knee and legroom, airy spacious feeling cabin. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I am 300 pounds and over 6 feet tall. This is the first car that I have owned in years that allows me to make a five - six hour drive in comfort, without the need to stop and stretch. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2007 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
could use some more adjustments on the drivers seat see full Hyundai Sonata review
2006 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
not as supportive as say the Accord seats see full Hyundai Sonata review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Subaru Outback

2015 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2015 Through the 2009 model year, the Outback (and the related Legacy sedan) had a tight back seat. Though marketed as a midsize car, it was actually a compact. The 2010 redesign dramatically expanded the Outback's interior, especially in the back seat. The 2015 redesign added another inch of shoulder room, such that the Outback (and Legacy) are now not only truly midsize, but rank among the roomiest midsize cars. Rear air vents are offered--in Outbacks with leather. So the tested car lacked them. Some compact crossovers, including the Cherokee, are about as roomy, but they achieve their specs through a more upright seating position. People in the back seat are closer to the front seats, so they don't feel like they have as much room even though they have just as much space for their legs. But they get rear air vents even in the lower trim levels. see full Subaru Outback review
2015 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The front seats have an unusually high bulge just below my shoulder blades. This feels more odd than uncomfortable, at least to me. The driver's lumbar adjusts, but this affects the area below said bulge. Partly depending on your height your experience might vary. These seats also provide very little lateral support, which admittedly isn't much of an issue given the non-sporting character (and non-sporting tires) of the Outback. I had no such qualms with the armrest on the door. It's wide and cushy. In the front seats' favor, for 2015 Subaru has added fore-aft adjustability to the headrests, a rarity in recent moderately priced cars. The Jeep's cloth seats are too squishy, but they're more form-fittting than the Subaru's, and I find them more comfortable. see full Subaru Outback review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Subaru Outback

2015 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
see full Subaru Outback review
2016 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
see full Subaru Outback review
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
2015 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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