Subaru Outback (2007) vs. Honda Civic (2016) Specs

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2007 Subaru Outback and 2016 Honda Civic Specifications

Model Year	2007	2016
Model	Subaru Outback	Honda Civic
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.1 in	106.3 in	-1.2 in
Length	186.2 in	182.3 in	3.9 in
Width	69.7 in	70.8 in	-1.1 in
Height	59.1 in	55.7 in	3.4 in
Curb Weight	3285 lb.	2742 lb.	543 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	12.4 gal.	4.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.6 in	39.3 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	57.0 in	-2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.0 in	53.7 in	-2.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.1 in	42.3 in	1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.5 in	37.1 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.7 in	55.0 in	-1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.6 in	47.3 in	5.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	37.4 in	-3.5 in
Total Legroom	78 in (over 2 rows)	79.7 in (over 2 rows)	-1.7 in
Cargo Volume	11.4 ft³	15.1 ft³	-3.7 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Subaru Outback

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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Honda Civic

2016 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	From the driver seat the new Honda Civic feels especially roomy. Appearances aren't deceiving: the car has an inch or two more front shoulder room than most other small sedans, and about as much as you'll find in some midsize sedans. On paper the Mazda3 has as much shoulder room, but it feels narrower. Some competitors feel much narrower. In comparison, the new Civic's driving position seems like that of a midsize car. In terms of specs, the Civic's rear seat is also roomier than most others. Owing to a somewhat low cushion and scant toe room beneath the front seats, though, I found it less comfortable than some others. The Elantra isn't among these others. Its rear seat cushion is also too close to the floor to provide thigh support, plus its rear seat back is reclined too much for my taste. Even so, rear headroom is limited. The new Civic's trunk can also hold more than the class average. see full Honda Civic review

2016 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Unlike in the Hyundai and Mazda, in the new Honda Civic the lumbar bulge cannot be adjusted. I didn't mind the Touring's front seats. Perhaps my spine was unusually flexible the day I drove it. Or perhaps the cloth seats are slightly different. Whatever the reason, for my upright build the Civic EX's lumbar bulge and headrest both jut too far forward. If your body shape differs from mine, your impressions of the seats might as well. But for years I've heard more complaints about Honda's seats than others. Try extensively before you buy. see full Honda Civic review

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