Mini Hardtop (2014) vs. Subaru Outback (2006) Specs

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2014 Mini Hardtop and 2006 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2014	2006
Model	Mini Hardtop	Subaru Outback
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 189 hp@4700 207 lb-ft@1250	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 250 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	2dr Hatch	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	98.2 in	105.1 in	-6.9 in
Length	151.1 in	188.7 in	-37.6 in
Width	68.0 in	69.7 in	-1.7 in
Height	55.7 in	63.2 in	-7.5 in
Curb Weight	2795 lb.	3565 lb.	-770 lb.
Fuel Capacity	10.6 gal.	16.9 gal.	-6.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	40.5 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	50.6 in	54.4 in	-3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	51.0 in	-51 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.4 in	44.1 in	-2.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	39.1 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	47.8 in	53.7 in	-5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	52.6 in	-52.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	30.8 in	33.9 in	-3.1 in
Total Legroom	72.2 in (over 2 rows)	78 in (over 2 rows)	-5.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	8.7 ft³	33.5 ft³	-24.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	34.0 ft³	66.2 ft³	-32.2 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mini Hardtop

2014 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The 4 Door has 1.5 inches more rear legroom than the regular Hardtop, but 32.3 inches still isn't much. At 5-9, I can squeeze behind myself with perhaps an inch between my knees and the carved-out front seatbacks. Rear headroom is relatively abundant even though the seat cushion is mounted a comfortable height off the floor. The rear doors, though an improvement over the Clubman's single rear-hinged half-door, are still small and don't open wide. A Ford Fiesta ST might be at least as tight in the back seat, but the GTI, with 35.6 inches of rear legroom, is far roomier and easier to get into and out of. see full Mini Hardtop review

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru Outback

2006 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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
2006	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Too small for kids see full Subaru Outback review
2006	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Too short! I am 6ft tall and the front passenger seat leaves me feeling very cramped. Drivers position is better. Seats also too narrow. Maybe plenty of room for skinny folks, but not for us folks that are large boned :-) see full Subaru Outback review
2005	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	The Outback is much smaller (but not cheaper) than the XC70. see full Subaru Outback review
2005	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	very tight and narrow rear seat room. feels much bumpier in the rear seat than the front seat. see full Subaru Outback review

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