Model Year | 2017 | 2021 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 111.4 in | -3.3 in |
Length | 189.6 in | 194.2 in | -4.6 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 73.0 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 57.3 in | 8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3810 lb. | 3223 lb. | 587 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.1 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 58.5 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 54.1 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.5 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.5 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 57.1 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 53.4 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.1 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 57.6 ft3 |
2017 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 |
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