Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport (2006) vs. Subaru Outback (2008) Specs

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2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport and 2008 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2006	2008
Model	Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport	Subaru Outback
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,525 mm	2,670 mm	0 mm
Length	4,455 mm	4,793 mm	0 mm
Width	1,694 mm	1,770 mm	0 mm
Height	1,486 mm	1,605 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,393 kg	1,510 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	60 L	64 L	-4 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,008 mm	1,029 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,339 mm	1,382 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,354 mm	1,295 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,090 mm	1,120 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	947 mm	993 mm	-46 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,344 mm	1,364 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,313 mm	1,336 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	856 mm	861 mm	-5 mm
Total Legroom	1,946 mm (over 2 rows)	1,981 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	790 L	949 L	-159 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,744 L	1,875 L	0 L

2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Body hugging front seats see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review

2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	I know it is a smaller sedan, but even with the front seats shoved up to that your knees are in the dashboard, that leaves just enough room for an average human in back. Under normal front seat conditions, crushed knees in back. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Seats are very large and not built for comfort for a thinner person. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	The rear seat leg room is too small for American sized adults. A little more room would have made this car a lot more livable when family comes to town. This may be THE reason why I upgrade to a midsize car once this car dies. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review

2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage 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
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

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