Subaru Outback (2008) vs. Acura RL (2009) Specs

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2008 Subaru Outback and 2009 Acura RL Specifications

Model Year	2008	2009
Model	Subaru Outback	Acura RL
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600	3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 271 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.1 in	110.2 in	-5.1 in
Length	188.7 in	195.8 in	-7.1 in
Width	69.7 in	72.7 in	-3 in
Height	63.2 in	57.2 in	6 in
Curb Weight	3605 lb.	4083 lb.	-478 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	19.4 gal.	-2.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	38.5 in	2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	58.5 in	-4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.0 in	55.1 in	-4.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.1 in	42.4 in	1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	37.2 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.7 in	56.1 in	-2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.6 in	54.0 in	-1.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	36.3 in	-2.4 in
Total Legroom	78 in (over 2 rows)	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	-0.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	13.1 ft³	20.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.2 ft³	13.1 ft³	53.1 ft³

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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