Subaru Outback (2008) vs. Honda Fit (2009) Specs

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2008 Subaru Outback and 2009 Honda Fit Specifications

Model Year	2008	2009
Model	Subaru Outback	Honda Fit
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.1 in	98.4 in	6.7 in
Length	188.7 in	161.6 in	27.1 in
Width	69.7 in	66.7 in	3 in
Height	63.2 in	60.0 in	3.2 in
Curb Weight	3330 lb.	2489 lb.	841 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	10.6 gal.	6.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	40.4 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	52.7 in	1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.0 in	51.5 in	-0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.1 in	41.3 in	2.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	39.0 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.7 in	51.3 in	2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.6 in	51.3 in	1.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	34.5 in	-0.6 in
Total Legroom	78 in (over 2 rows)	75.8 in (over 2 rows)	2.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	20.6 ft³	12.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.2 ft³	57.3 ft³	8.9 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Outback

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Honda Fit

2009 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	This car is HUGE inside...truly some amazing engineering. see full Honda Fit review
2010	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Magic seats provide a lot of vertical space in the rear. see full Honda Fit review
2009	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The seats are just more comfortable. see full Honda Fit review
2009	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Enough head room for a tall person in front seats. On the Civic, my head was bumping against the visor. However on the FIT the seat height is not adjustable, on the Civic it is. see full Honda Fit review
2009	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	more than double the amount of cargo space than the yaris or scion,and an amazing amount of leg and head room for back seat passengers-even adults! see full Honda Fit review
2009	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very roomy and comfortable. see full Honda Fit review
2009	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Firm, high position, good back support, quality finish. see full Honda Fit review
2008	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Works for me, this is personal see full Honda Fit review

2009 Honda Fit Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	little lumbar support see full Honda Fit review
2010	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Seats were hard and uncomfortable. I would not want to take this car on a long trip. see full Honda Fit review
2010	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The front seats are very uncomfortable. I would not enjoy taking the Fit on a long drive. The uncomfortable front seats cancel out how amazing the magic seats in back are. see full Honda Fit review
2010	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The bench seat is a bit uncomfortable and 2 adults and a booster seat is only really workable for short trips. Leg room is pretty small for big passangers. see full Honda Fit review
2009	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Very good for size of car, but narrow - three across is a squeeze. see full Honda Fit review
2009	4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	There's barely any space in the back for a child. see full Honda Fit review
2008	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Zero lumbar support results in a sore back on longer trips. see full Honda Fit review
2008	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Small. Ok for 2 kids but not adequate for 3. (or at least my 3...) see full Honda Fit review
2008	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Smaller than the Scion xB. see full Honda Fit review
2008	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The seats are reasonably comfortable but there is insufficient lumbar support. If you are middle-aged or older and have lower back trouble you may be uncomfortable on drives over 1-2 hours. There is no height adjustment for the drivers seat. see full Honda Fit review

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