Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Ford Taurus X | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 191 kW@6000 335 Nm@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 196 kW@6250 338 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,868 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,780 mm | 5,088 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,902 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,669 mm | 1,712 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,608 kg | 1,907 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 72 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,402 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,092 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 1,001 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,433 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,011 mm | 959 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 978 mm | -978 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,285 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,168 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 853 mm | -853 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,052 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 971 L | 493 L | 478 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.3 | 1,342 L | 33.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,019 L | 2,413 L | 0 L |
2010 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Impressed with the seat comfort/adjustability/durability. 12+hours in the chair is no problem. see full Subaru Outback review |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Wide space with lots of shoulder, hip, leg and head room. Seats are comfy too without being decadent. see full Subaru Outback review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The driver's seat with its 10 way adjustments was rival to Volvo's orthopedic chair. The passenger seat, however was akin to something out of a Yaris & this was the main reason we did not buy this car. see full Subaru Outback review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
This is a big one for me since I'm 6'6". The seat is very comfortable, even with my long legs. With it all the way back, I can fit in the rear seat as well. Also, heated seats are a wonderful thing. see full Subaru Outback review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
It seems to have as much room as my Chevy Suburban. see full Subaru Outback review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
More then enough room for my children and their car seats. Much more room compared to my VW Passat Wagon I traded in. see full Subaru Outback review |
2010 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There are no adjustements for height, lumbar or tilt for the passenger in any of the available trim levels. We would have bought this car new from the dealer otherwise. see full Subaru Outback review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
One complaint is the hard, short driver's seat. I use a gel cushion. I had after market leather installed. see full Subaru Outback review |
2009 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 |