Model Year | 2017 | 2018 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Ford Flex | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 117.9 in | -9.8 in |
Length | 189.6 in | 201.8 in | -12.2 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 75.9 in | -3.5 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 68.0 in | -1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3810 lb. | 4839 lb. | -1029 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 58.4 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.5 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 40.8 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 40.5 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 58.1 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 55.0 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 44.3 in | -6.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.7 in | -38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.1 in | -41.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.3 in | -33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 118.4 in (over 3 rows) | -37.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.5 | 43.2 ft3 | -7.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 83.2 ft3 | -9.9 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 2018 Ford Flex.