Mazda CX-3 (2016) vs. Subaru Outback (2014) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Mazda CX-3 and 2014 Subaru Outback specs.
2016 Mazda CX-3 and 2014 Subaru Outback Specifications
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2016 |
2014 |
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| Model |
Mazda CX-3 |
Subaru Outback |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr SUV |
4dr Wagon |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
101.2 in |
107.9 in |
-6.7 in |
| Length |
168.3 in |
189.0 in |
-20.7 in |
| Width |
69.6 in |
71.7 in |
-2.1 in |
| Height |
60.7 in |
65.7 in |
-5 in |
| Curb Weight |
2809 lb. |
3423 lb. |
-614 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
12.7 gal. |
18.5 gal. |
-5.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
38.4 in |
40.8 in |
-2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
53.5 in |
56.3 in |
-2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
52.3 in |
0.0 in |
52.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
41.7 in |
43.0 in |
-1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
37.2 in |
39.3 in |
-2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
50.4 in |
56.1 in |
-5.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
49.0 in |
0.0 in |
49 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
35.0 in |
37.8 in |
-2.8 in |
| Total Legroom |
76.7 in (over 2 rows) |
80.8 in (over 2 rows) |
-4.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
12.4 ft3 |
34.3 ft3 |
-21.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
44.5 ft3 |
71.3 ft3 |
-26.8 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda CX-3
| 2016 |
The CX-3's driving position is very good, more car-like even than the HR-V's. The view forward is open. The view rearward, not so much, as the racy styling yields rear windows that are quite a bit smaller than the front ones. To help compensate, the outside mirrors are large plus blind sport warning is standard on the Touring and Grand Touring.
The CX-3's driver seat is very comfortable and provides good lateral support in turns. The cloth center pocket is cushy without being mushy. Unlike in the HR-V and some others, the headrest does not jut uncomfortably far forward. But the lumbar bulge is not adjustable. As is, it fit my back well, but many people will wish for more of a bulge. The HR-V's also non-adjustable lumbar bulge was too pronounced for my taste. The JUKE's seats are comfortable, but for effective side bolsters (and then some) you must step up to the NISMO.
Worth noting for those of you who get your coffee to go: the cup holders are located beneath the armrest (optional on the Sport, standard on the others). If you want to use them, then you can't use the armrest.
see full Mazda CX-3 review |
| 2016 Mazda CX-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Comment |
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For people who have no interest in a manual transmission (the great majority), the Mazda CX-3's largest shortcoming is a rear seat that is tight even by small car standards. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees pressed lightly against the front seat backs. I wasn't uncomfortable, but felt a little closed-in. A shame, as rear headroom is relatively plentiful and the rear seat is otherwise very comfortable.
The HR-V provides about four inches more rear legroom, a big difference.
According to their specs, the JUKE has three inches less rear legroom than the Mazda. In reality, though, I had perhaps an inch more rear knee room, but less rear headroom. The Nissan's rear seat might be slightly more adult-friendly than the Mazda's, but neither is a good choice if people taller than me will be sitting in both rows.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Subaru Outback
| 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 |
| 2014 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Comment |
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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 2014 Subaru Outback
| 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 |
| 2014 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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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