Model Year | 2017 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 113.8 in | -5.7 in |
Length | 189.6 in | 189.4 in | 0.2 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 78.1 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 69.3 in | -3.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3810 lb. | 4365 lb. | -555 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.9 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 63.2 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 59.2 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.7 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.8 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 65.3 in | -8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 65.8 in | -10.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.0 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.4 in | -36.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.3 in | -49.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.9 in | -33.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 112.6 in (over 3 rows) | -31.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 22.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.5 | 61.8 ft3 | -26.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 121.3 ft3 | -48 ft3 |
2017 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |
2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |
2009 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |