

Model Year | 2008 | 2023 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 120.6 in | -15.5 in |
Length | 188.7 in | 190.0 in | -1.3 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 72.2 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 63.2 in | 71.6 in | -8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3330 lb. | 3998 lb. | -668 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 46.9 in | -6.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 57.6 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 54.2 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 40.3 in | 3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 45.7 in | -6.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 58.5 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 58.3 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 37.6 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.9 in | -41.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.0 in | -47 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -34.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 24.9 ft3 | 8.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 60.1 ft3 | -26.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 106.0 ft3 | -39.8 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Ford Transit Connect.