Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Lexus GX | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 109.8 in | -4.7 in |
Length | 188.7 in | 188.2 in | 0.5 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 74.0 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 63.2 in | 74.6 in | -11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3330 lb. | 4871 lb. | -1541 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 40.2 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 57.5 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 55.1 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.8 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 40.0 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 57.4 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 54.8 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 36.8 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.5 in | -36.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.4 in | -56.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 24.9 in | -24.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 103.5 in (over 3 rows) | -25.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 20.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 49.7 ft3 | -16.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 77.5 ft3 | -11.3 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 |
2006 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
It is great for young children, but not very comfortable for adults. It would LEGALLY allow you to drive many people around, but certainly not comfortably in the third row. Third row does NOT allow room even for kids in car seats to have any leg room. see full Lexus GX review |