Scion xB (2009) vs. Subaru Outback (2011) Specs

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2009 Scion xB and 2011 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2009	2011
Model	Scion xB	Subaru Outback
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.4 in	107.9 in	-5.5 in
Length	167.3 in	188.2 in	-20.9 in
Width	69.3 in	71.7 in	-2.4 in
Height	62.6 in	65.7 in	-3.1 in
Curb Weight	3086 lb.	3386 lb.	-300 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	18.5 gal.	-4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	40.8 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.8 in	56.3 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.7 in	0.0 in	52.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.7 in	43.0 in	-2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	41.2 in	39.3 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.7 in	56.1 in	-1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	46.7 in	0.0 in	46.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.0 in	37.8 in	0.2 in
Total Legroom	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	80.8 in (over 2 rows)	-2.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.7 ft³	34.3 ft³	-12.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	69.9 ft³	71.3 ft³	-1.4 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Scion xB

2009 Scion xB Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Plenty of room, comfortable, great access to controls, good visibility all round. see full Scion xB review
2009	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Roomy and open. see full Scion xB review
2009	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Roomy and open. Great for kids. see full Scion xB review
2008	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Great headroom, comfortable seat nice arm rest. Good firm seat see full Scion xB review
2008	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	More leg room than my SAAB 9000. Fits two adults and a kid seat. see full Scion xB review
2008	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Better than average amount for a car in this price range see full Scion xB review
2008	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I have plenty of room to sit whatever way is most comfortable to me. see full Scion xB review
2008	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The rear seats large and tall people comfortably. Head room is well above average. see full Scion xB review
2008	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	plenty of head room see full Scion xB review

2009 Scion xB Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD	1) Center console is too wide - not enough room for me to stretch out. 2) Seat can be raised and lowered (good) but at its lowest position it feels like the cushion leans down making me feel like my body slips forward. 3) Arm rest on door too high. see full Scion xB review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Outback

2011 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I am a big guy. 5'10 and about 290 lbs. This car is very comfortable for me. I can reach the controls nicely, love the heated leather seats. see full Subaru Outback review
2012	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	I have found our 2012 Outback to be very comfortable for long drives. The driver's seat has plenty of adjustment to accommodate my frame. Legroom is outstanding. My wife got so spoiled with the heated seats in our 99 Outback Limited that she balks at cars without. So our 2010 and now the 2012 have had the heated seats. see full Subaru Outback review
2012	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Rear seat comfort is excellent even for very tall teenagers and 20 somethings. The redesign of the Outback in 2010 noticeably improved rear seat space. One note when flipping down the back seats. Make sure your head is out of the way when you lift the release lever. The seat back springs forward quickly. The angle of the rear seat can also be reclined for additional comfort. The fold down center cup holder is a nice touch. The seating position is high so visibility is great. see full Subaru Outback review
2012	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Very comfortable. see full Subaru Outback review
2012	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	0 see full Subaru Outback review
2011	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Wide space with lots of shoulder, hip, leg and head room. Seats are comfy too without being decadent. see full Subaru Outback review
2011	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Impressed with the seat comfort/adjustability/durability. 12+hours in the chair is no problem. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	It seems to have as much room as my Chevy Suburban. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	More then enough room for my children and their car seats. Much more room compared to my VW Passat Wagon I traded in. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	This is a big one for me since I'm 6'6". The seat is very comfortable, even with my long legs. With it all the way back, I can fit in the rear seat as well. Also, heated seats are a wonderful thing. see full Subaru Outback review

2011 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	One complaint is the hard, short driver's seat. I use a gel cushion. I had after market leather installed. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	There are no adjustements for height, lumbar or tilt for the passenger in any of the available trim levels. We would have bought this car new from the dealer otherwise. see full Subaru Outback review

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