Subaru Outback (2008) vs. Ford Taurus X (2008) Specs

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2008 Subaru Outback and 2008 Ford Taurus X Specifications

Model Year	2008	2008
Model	Subaru Outback	Ford Taurus X
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.1 in	112.9 in	-7.8 in
Length	188.7 in	200.3 in	-11.6 in
Width	69.7 in	74.9 in	-5.2 in
Height	63.2 in	67.4 in	-4.2 in
Curb Weight	3605 lb.	4204 lb.	-599 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	19.0 gal.	-2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	39.4 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	58.5 in	-4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.0 in	55.2 in	-4.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.1 in	40.8 in	3.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	39.4 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.7 in	57.9 in	-4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.6 in	56.4 in	-3.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	39.8 in	-5.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.5 in	-38.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.6 in	-50.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	46.0 in	-46 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.6 in	-33.6 in
Total Legroom	78 in (over 2 rows)	114.2 in (over 3 rows)	-36.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	17.4 ft³	16.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	33.5	47.4 ft³	-13.9
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.2 ft³	85.2 ft³	-19 ft³

2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage 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
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

2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review

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