Lexus IS (2016) vs. Subaru Outback (2008) Specs

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2016 Lexus IS and 2008 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2016	2008
Model	Lexus IS	Subaru Outback
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.2 in	105.1 in	5.1 in
Length	183.7 in	188.7 in	-5 in
Width	71.3 in	69.7 in	1.6 in
Height	56.3 in	63.2 in	-6.9 in
Curb Weight	3737 lb.	3535 lb.	202 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.4 gal.	16.9 gal.	0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	40.5 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	54.4 in	1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.3 in	51.0 in	3.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.8 in	44.1 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	39.1 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.4 in	53.7 in	-0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.0 in	52.6 in	1.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.2 in	33.9 in	-1.7 in
Total Legroom	77 in (over 2 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	-1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.8 ft³	33.5 ft³	-22.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	10.8 ft³	66.2 ft³	-55.4 ft³

2016 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Lexus IS.

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

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