Subaru Ascent (2023) vs. Subaru Outback (2017) Specs

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2023 Subaru Ascent and 2017 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2023	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	2,891 mm	2,746 mm	0 mm
Length	4,999 mm	4,816 mm	0 mm
Width	1,930 mm	1,839 mm	0 mm
Height	1,819 mm	1,679 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	2,005 kg	1,728 kg	1 kg
Fuel Capacity	73 L	70 L	3 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,046 mm	1,036 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,552 mm	1,476 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	0 mm	1,410 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,072 mm	1,090 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	1,016 mm	988 mm	-987 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,532 mm	1,455 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	0 mm	1,397 mm	-1 mm
Legroom, Row 2	980 mm	968 mm	12 mm
Headroom, Row 3	919 mm	0 mm	919 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3	1,448 mm	0 mm	1 mm
Legroom, Row 3	805 mm	0 mm	805 mm
Total Legroom	2,858 mm (over 3 rows)	2,057 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	504 L	1,005 L	503 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	1,232 L	35.5	-34.5 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	2,141 L	2,076 L	0 L

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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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