

Model Year | 2007 | 2015 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 104.8 in | 0.3 in |
Length | 188.7 in | 173.9 in | 14.8 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 72.2 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 63.2 in | 72.6 in | -9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3330 lb. | 3668 lb. | -338 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 46.8 in | -6.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 57.6 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 54.1 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 40.3 in | 3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 45.1 in | -6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 58.5 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 58.5 in | -5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 37.6 in | -3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 46.8 ft3 | -13.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 77.0 ft3 | -10.8 ft3 |
2007 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Too small for kids see full Subaru Outback review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Too short! I am 6ft tall and the front passenger seat leaves me feeling very cramped. Drivers position is better. Seats also too narrow. Maybe plenty of room for skinny folks, but not for us folks that are large boned :-) see full Subaru Outback review |
2015 Ford Transit Connect Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Transit Connect's second-row bench is roomy and fairly comfortable for two people, but somewhat tight for three. The Sienna has another half-foot of shoulder room. Also, the seatback in the Ford's second row does not recline. If you do want captain's chairs, well, they're not an option. The situation worsens in the Ford's third row, which is less substantial and much lower to the floor than the third-row seats in the Honda or the Toyota. Unlike the Transit Connect's second row, its third-row seat does slide fore-aft (about six inches) and recline. Slide it all the way back, and legroom becomes almost generous. Still, it isn't a place many adults would want to spend much time. On top of this, it should be easier to open and close the Transit Connect's sliding doors and to get into its third row. The second row doesn't tip or slide forward like those in conventional minivans. Instead, it must be pushed to the floor in a fairly difficult two-step procedure. see full Ford Transit Connect review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Ford Transit Connect.