Subaru Ascent (2020) vs. Subaru Outback (2017) Specs

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2020 Subaru Ascent and 2017 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2020	2017
Model	Subaru Ascent	Subaru Outback
Engine	turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000	3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	8-speed shiftable CVT	6-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	113.8 in	108.1 in	5.7 in
Length	196.8 in	189.6 in	7.2 in
Width	76.0 in	72.4 in	3.6 in
Height	71.6 in	66.1 in	5.5 in
Curb Weight	4430 lb.	3810 lb.	620 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.3 gal.	18.5 gal.	0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.3 in	40.8 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.1 in	58.1 in	3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	42.9 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	38.9 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	60.3 in	57.3 in	3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.5 in	38.1 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.3 in	0.0 in	36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	57.2 in	0.0 in	57.2 in
Legroom, Row 3	31.7 in	0.0 in	31.7 in
Total Legroom	112.4 in (over 3 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	31.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.8 ft³	35.5 ft³	-17.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	47.5 ft³	35.5	12 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	86.5 ft³	73.3 ft³	13.2 ft³

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2017 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	see full Subaru Outback review
2016	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	see full Subaru Outback review

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