Model Year | 2017 | 2006 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Ford Taurus | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 108.5 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 189.6 in | 197.6 in | -8 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 73.0 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 56.1 in | 10 in |
Curb Weight | 3593 lb. | 3343 lb. | 250 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.0 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 57.3 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 54.5 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 42.2 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.1 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 56.6 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 55.7 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.9 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 18.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 | 56.3 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 |
2006 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are above average in comfort. see full Ford Taurus review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat room is above average. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
We chose this wagon initially because it was the only sedan we could find that fit 2 carseats and an adult, or 3 carseats comfortably in the rear seat. Also, the two additional seats in the cargo area are nice if there are more kids along. see full Ford Taurus review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 153-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great for long drives, lots of little "smart" features. see full Ford Taurus review |