| Model Year | 2017 | 2010 | |
| Model | Subaru Outback | Ford Edge | |
| Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6250 250 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 111.2 in | -3.1 in |
| Length | 189.6 in | 185.7 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 75.8 in | -3.4 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 67.2 in | -1.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3810 lb. | 4282 lb. | -472 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 58.9 in | -0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 54.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 40.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.3 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 58.8 in | -1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 56.3 in | -1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.6 in | -1.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 69.6 ft3 | 3.7 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 |
| 2010 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
| 2010 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
A little cramped see full Ford Edge review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
not much leg room see full Ford Edge review |