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2009 Subaru Outback and 2014 Acura MDX Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
| Model | Subaru Outback | Acura MDX | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 267 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 111.0 in | -5.9 in |
| Length | 188.7 in | 193.6 in | -4.9 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 77.2 in | -7.5 in |
| Height | 63.2 in | 66.7 in | -3.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3605 lb. | 4255 lb. | -650 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 19.5 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 38.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 61.1 in | -6.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 57.5 in | -6.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 59.1 in | -5.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 57.8 in | -5.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 36.6 in | -2.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.6 in | -40.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.1 in | -28.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 106.1 in (over 3 rows) | -28.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 38.4 ft3 | -4.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 68.4 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Subaru Outback
| 2009 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The driver's seat with its 10 way adjustments was rival to Volvo's orthopedic chair. The passenger seat, however was akin to something out of a Yaris & this was the main reason we did not buy this car. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2009 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Acura MDX
| 2014 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| That's it for the significant advantages of the new Acura MDX. Most things it does well, but not significantly better than the generally good segment averages. It's quick, but not thrillingly so. The front seats are comfortable and supportive, and cushier than those in the Infiniti, but provide less lateral support than those in the smaller Acura RDX and are no match in comfort or support for those in a BMW X5, a Lexus RX, or the big buck Mercedes reviewed a few weeks ago. Ride quality, like the seats, is good but short of luxurious. With additional sound deadening and laminated front door glass, the 2014 MDX is quieter than the 2013, but this only brings it in line with the others. By the same token, there aren't many clear reasons to reject the 2014 MDX. The most obvious follows from its relatively compact size: though (as already mentioned) cargo volume is more than competitive, there's less room in the rearmost row than in the QX60. By sliding the second row up a couple of inches (it has a half-foot of travel), adults of middling size will fit back there. But with their butt low and knees high they won't be comfortable. The QX60 offers far more combined legroom based on the spec sheets, and a couple more inches in the real world. (The Acura's specs seem to under-represent reality for passengers even as they might over-represent it for cargo.) But the Infiniti's seats are flatter and less comfortable. The new Hyundai Santa Fe offers more legroom than the Infiniti, while Ford's large crossovers could be best of all for transporting up to seven adults--if still not as good as the typical minivan. see full Acura MDX review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Acura MDX
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