Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Ford Flex | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 186 kW@6000 339 Nm@3600 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 272 kW@5500 475 Nm@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,995 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,793 mm | 5,126 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,928 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,605 mm | 1,727 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,617 kg | 2,195 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 73 L | -9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,295 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 1,029 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 1,125 mm | 860 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 983 mm | -983 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,044 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 846 mm | -846 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 3,007 mm (over 3 rows) | -2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 566 L | 383 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 1,223 L | 32.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,875 L | 2,356 L | -1 L |
2006 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Too small for kids see full Subaru Outback review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Too short! I am 6ft tall and the front passenger seat leaves me feeling very cramped. Drivers position is better. Seats also too narrow. Maybe plenty of room for skinny folks, but not for us folks that are large boned :-) see full Subaru Outback review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The Outback is much smaller (but not cheaper) than the XC70. see full Subaru Outback review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very tight and narrow rear seat room. feels much bumpier in the rear seat than the front seat. see full Subaru Outback review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Flex.