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

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2008 Subaru Outback and 2009 Honda Ridgeline Specifications

Model Year	2008	2009
Model	Subaru Outback	Honda Ridgeline
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 247 lb-ft@4300
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUT
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.1 in	122.0 in	-16.9 in
Length	188.7 in	206.8 in	-18.1 in
Width	69.7 in	76.3 in	-6.6 in
Height	63.2 in	70.3 in	-7.1 in
Curb Weight	3605 lb.	4503 lb.	-898 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	22.0 gal.	-5.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	40.7 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	63.2 in	-8.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.0 in	57.6 in	-6.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.1 in	40.8 in	3.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	39.1 in	0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.7 in	62.6 in	-8.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.6 in	57.2 in	-4.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	36.4 in	-2.5 in
Total Legroom	78 in (over 2 rows)	77.2 in (over 2 rows)	0.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	0.0	33.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.2 ft³	0.0	66.2 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

2009 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	The interior is the Ridgelines stronges point. Comfortable front and back and a feeling a space. The lack of transmission tunnel and column mounted shifter in particular make the front cabin roomy. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2008	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Plenty of room and comfort for 5 passengers. Easy to put seats up or down, depending on hauling needs. Rear seat access is easy via the full-size rear passenger doors. Ventilation is good with the rear-vents between the front seats. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2008	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Very good leg room and back of seat angled properly see full Honda Ridgeline review
2008	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Plenty of comfortable seat with the split bench. Can fit a car seat on the smaller right side and still have room for two adults with reasonable leg room. Both sides of the split bench can be easily flipped up for increased storage or down for seating. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2008	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	The rear seat is very spacious and relatively comfortable. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2008	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Rear seats are as comfortable as any vehicle I have been in. see full Honda Ridgeline review

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