

Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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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 | 112.6 in | -4.5 in |
Length | 189.6 in | 197.1 in | -7.5 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 78.9 in | -6.5 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 70.4 in | -4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3810 lb. | 4752 lb. | -942 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 61.3 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 57.3 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 40.6 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 40.5 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 61.0 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 56.7 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.8 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -32.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.5 | 43.8 ft3 | -8.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -7.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.