Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Jeep Patriot | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,634 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,793 mm | 4,415 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,758 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,605 mm | 1,664 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,506 kg | 1,422 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 51 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,295 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 1,013 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 1,001 mm | 860 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 651 L | 298 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,875 L | 1,515 L | 0 L |
2006 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The Outback is much smaller (but not cheaper) than the XC70. see full Subaru Outback review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very tight and narrow rear seat room. feels much bumpier in the rear seat than the front seat. see full Subaru Outback review |
2014 Jeep Patriot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are uncomfortable. They are both crooked, leaning to the side, so you need a pillow to isolate your back from the side bolster on one side that digs into your back. The head restraints push your neck forward and are not removable for adjustment. The driver's seat could use a height adjuster ( apparently available as an option on some models ). see full Jeep Patriot review |