

Model Year | 2017 | 2015 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Ford Focus | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 104.3 in | 3.8 in |
Length | 189.6 in | 171.6 in | 18 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 71.8 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 57.7 in | 8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3810 lb. | 3223 lb. | 587 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 38.3 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 55.6 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 53.9 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.9 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.9 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 53.7 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 52.7 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 33.2 in | 4.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 5.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | 11.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 44.8 ft3 | 28.5 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 |
2015 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |