Subaru Outback (2014) vs. Dodge Challenger (2012) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Subaru Outback and 2012 Dodge Challenger specs.
2014 Subaru Outback and 2012 Dodge Challenger Specifications
| Model Year |
2014 |
2012 |
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| Model |
Subaru Outback |
Dodge Challenger |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr Wagon |
2dr Coupe |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
107.9 in |
116.0 in |
-8.1 in |
| Length |
189.0 in |
197.7 in |
-8.7 in |
| Width |
71.7 in |
75.7 in |
-4 in |
| Height |
65.7 in |
57.0 in |
8.7 in |
| Curb Weight |
3423 lb. |
3719 lb. |
-296 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
18.5 gal. |
19.0 gal. |
-0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
40.8 in |
39.5 in |
1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
56.3 in |
58.2 in |
-1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
0.0 in |
54.7 in |
-54.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
43.0 in |
42.0 in |
1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
39.3 in |
37.4 in |
1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
56.1 in |
53.9 in |
2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
0.0 in |
51.4 in |
-51.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
37.8 in |
32.6 in |
5.2 in |
| Total Legroom |
80.8 in (over 2 rows) |
74.6 in (over 2 rows) |
6.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
34.3 ft3 |
16.2 ft3 |
18.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
71.3 ft3 |
16.2 ft3 |
55.1 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Subaru Outback
| 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 |
| 2014 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Comment |
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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 2014 Subaru Outback
| 2014 |
4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD |
The front seats are very comfy, and the seat heaters are powerful and warm up quickly.
We compared the car to a 2014 Forrester, and we think the OB seats are more comfy-- they have more thigh support.
see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2014 |
4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD |
The rear seats are much more comfy than in the old Outback. They took a couple of inches out of the cargo area to give the rear seat more room. The reclining seatback for the rear seats is a nice comfort as well.
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| 2014 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 |
4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD |
Minor complaint-- like every other Japanese car I've ever owned, this one also doesn't seem to understand that feet get cold. The heater is great- it provides lots of heat, and quickly. But when you you set it to floor, the hot air hits you in the lower calf, and then rises. The heat never makes it to your feet!
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Dodge Challenger
| 2013 |
2dr Coupe 375-horsepower 5.7L V8
6-speed manual RWD |
I am a large person, being 6'4" tall and about 250 lbs. This car fits me great, with plenty of room and comfort. I am the driver always (I live alone) and don't often have anyone else with me, although on occasion, I have a passenger. Even with large passengers there is plenty of room in the interior. I have a couple of inches of head room, which is pretty unique. Most cars require me to recline the seat a notch or two in order to avoid having my head in the headliner. I DID NOT purchase a vehicle with a sunroof. That device eats up 2 inches of head room, and I would be right there. Besides, we get a lot of rain here on the coast and I would be afraid of leaks.
The seats are supportive, and I have the 6 way power driver's seat. It is easily adjustable for position and has the adjustable lumbar support. I cannot imagine anyone not being able to be comfortable. There is also plenty of leg room in the front seats. The back seats are useful in a pinch, but if I had a family, this would likely not be the best choice of vehicle for me. Although I love driving it, and looking at it!
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| 2012 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 |
2dr Coupe 372-horsepower 5.7L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
While probably OK for short trips, but would not be comfortable for longer cruise even for small passengers
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