Model Year | 2016 | 2021 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Honda Accord | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6500 273 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,746 mm | 2,830 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,816 mm | 4,981 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,679 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,728 kg | 1,533 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 56 L | 14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,476 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,090 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 947 mm | 41 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,455 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 1,026 mm | 967 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,101 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,005 L | 473 L | -472 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,076 L | 16.7 | -14.7 L |
2016 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Through the 2009 model year, the Outback (and the related Legacy sedan) had a tight back seat. Though marketed as a midsize car, it was actually a compact. The 2010 redesign dramatically expanded the Outback's interior, especially in the back seat. The 2015 redesign added another inch of shoulder room, such that the Outback (and Legacy) are now not only truly midsize, but rank among the roomiest midsize cars. Rear air vents are offered--in Outbacks with leather. So the tested car lacked them. Some compact crossovers, including the Cherokee, are about as roomy, but they achieve their specs through a more upright seating position. People in the back seat are closer to the front seats, so they don't feel like they have as much room even though they have just as much space for their legs. But they get rear air vents even in the lower trim levels. see full Subaru Outback review |
2016 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats have an unusually high bulge just below my shoulder blades. This feels more odd than uncomfortable, at least to me. The driver's lumbar adjusts, but this affects the area below said bulge. Partly depending on your height your experience might vary. These seats also provide very little lateral support, which admittedly isn't much of an issue given the non-sporting character (and non-sporting tires) of the Outback. I had no such qualms with the armrest on the door. It's wide and cushy. In the front seats' favor, for 2015 Subaru has added fore-aft adjustability to the headrests, a rarity in recent moderately priced cars. The Jeep's cloth seats are too squishy, but they're more form-fittting than the Subaru's, and I find them more comfortable. see full Subaru Outback review |
2016 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 |
2021 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 0 |
Front seats are softly padded in a way that is uncommon in modern vehicles. Driver's seat adjustments are above average, as there is an adjustable thigh support. Passenger seats lack lumbar adjustment and thigh support extensions, but have full 8-way power including seat-bottom tilt and height adjustment.
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Some drivers complain the lumbar support is intrusive, while others complain it's too subtle. Remember to sit in a seat and get a feel for yourself, as it is very subjective.
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The driver's seat has the option of a facial recognition system that is fairly reliable if used correctly and a useful feature that is not common in other cars. Memory buttons remain on the door for those that prefer them.
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The details that count: According to the owner's manual, the facial recognition system's software is open-source and data remains in the vehicle.
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