Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
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 |
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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 |
2011 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
I too love that the rearseats can both flip up. This offers me alot of rear floor space to haul my music gear instead of laying it out on the rear bed area. see full Honda Ridgeline review |
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 |