Model Year | 2017 | 2006 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,746 mm | 2,756 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,816 mm | 5,019 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,679 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,630 kg | 1,516 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 68 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,476 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,090 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 968 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,455 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 988 mm | -20 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,005 L | 481 L | -480 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,076 L | 17.0 | -15 L |
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 |