Subaru Outback (2016) vs. Acura MDX (2013) Specs

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2016 Subaru Outback and 2013 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year	2016	2013
Model	Subaru Outback	Acura MDX
Engine	3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400	3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable CVT	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.1 in	108.3 in	-0.2 in
Length	189.6 in	191.6 in	-2 in
Width	72.4 in	78.5 in	-6.1 in
Height	66.1 in	68.2 in	-2.1 in
Curb Weight	3810 lb.	4550 lb.	-740 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	21.0 gal.	-2.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.8 in	39.2 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.1 in	61.6 in	-3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	59.0 in	-3.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.9 in	41.2 in	1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.9 in	38.6 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.3 in	61.5 in	-4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.0 in	59.1 in	-4.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	38.7 in	-0.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.5 in	-37.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.1 in	-57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.0 in	-42 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	29.1 in	-29.1 in
Total Legroom	81 in (over 2 rows)	109 in (over 3 rows)	-28 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	35.5 ft³	15.0 ft³	20.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	35.5	42.9 ft³	-7.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	73.3 ft³	83.5 ft³	-10.2 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru Outback

2016 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	Through the 2009 model year, the Outback (and the related Legacy sedan) had a tight back seat. Though marketed as a midsize car, it was actually a compact. The 2010 redesign dramatically expanded the Outback's interior, especially in the back seat. The 2015 redesign added another inch of shoulder room, such that the Outback (and Legacy) are now not only truly midsize, but rank among the roomiest midsize cars. Rear air vents are offered--in Outbacks with leather. So the tested car lacked them. Some compact crossovers, including the Cherokee, are about as roomy, but they achieve their specs through a more upright seating position. People in the back seat are closer to the front seats, so they don't feel like they have as much room even though they have just as much space for their legs. But they get rear air vents even in the lower trim levels. see full Subaru Outback review

2016 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The front seats have an unusually high bulge just below my shoulder blades. This feels more odd than uncomfortable, at least to me. The driver's lumbar adjusts, but this affects the area below said bulge. Partly depending on your height your experience might vary. These seats also provide very little lateral support, which admittedly isn't much of an issue given the non-sporting character (and non-sporting tires) of the Outback. I had no such qualms with the armrest on the door. It's wide and cushy. In the front seats' favor, for 2015 Subaru has added fore-aft adjustability to the headrests, a rarity in recent moderately priced cars. The Jeep's cloth seats are too squishy, but they're more form-fittting than the Subaru's, and I find them more comfortable. see full Subaru Outback review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru Outback

2016 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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Acura MDX

2013 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 2013 Acura MDX

2013 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review

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