Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Jeep Patriot | Subaru Outback | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 105.1 in | -1.4 in |
Length | 173.8 in | 188.7 in | -14.9 in |
Width | 69.2 in | 69.7 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 65.5 in | 63.2 in | 2.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3136 lb. | 3330 lb. | -194 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.6 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 40.5 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 54.4 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 51.0 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 44.1 in | -3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 39.1 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 53.7 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 52.6 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 33.9 in | 5.5 in |
Total Legroom | 80 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.0 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -10.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.5 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | -12.7 ft3 |
2014 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are uncomfortable. They are both crooked, leaning to the side, so you need a pillow to isolate your back from the side bolster on one side that digs into your back. The head restraints push your neck forward and are not removable for adjustment. The driver's seat could use a height adjuster ( apparently available as an option on some models ). see full Jeep Patriot 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 |