Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Chevrolet Cruze | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,685 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,793 mm | 4,597 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,605 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,510 kg | 1,407 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 59 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,295 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 963 mm | 30 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 899 mm | -38 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,974 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 425 L | 524 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,875 L | 15.0 | -14 L |
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 |
2014 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Cruze's rear seat is among the tightest in a compact sedan, and the diesel engine doesn't affect this. Though rear seat headroom is abundant, adults will feel a bit cramped even behind a driver of average height. The Jetta's rear seat has a little less headroom but far more legroom. So the best option depends on whether your rear seat passengers have long legs or long torsos. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
2014 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat legroom is a bit tight with the front seats fully back. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |