Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Jeep Liberty | Subaru Outback | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 105.1 in | -0.8 in |
Length | 174.4 in | 188.7 in | -14.3 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 69.7 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 71.9 in | 63.2 in | 8.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3821 lb. | 3330 lb. | 491 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.5 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 54.4 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 51.0 in | 6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 44.1 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 42.1 in | 39.1 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 53.7 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.4 in | 52.6 in | -5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 33.9 in | 3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.0 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -4.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 69.0 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
2007 Jeep Liberty Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Awsome for the long trips I have had with it, comfortable! see full Jeep Liberty review |
2006 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 160hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Fits our kids. see full Jeep Liberty 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 |