Subaru Outback (2006) vs. Lexus IS (2016) Specs

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2006 Subaru Outback and 2016 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year	2006	2016
Model	Subaru Outback	Lexus IS
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 250 lb-ft@3600	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.1 in	110.2 in	-5.1 in
Length	186.2 in	183.7 in	2.5 in
Width	69.7 in	71.3 in	-1.6 in
Height	59.1 in	56.3 in	2.8 in
Curb Weight	3595 lb.	3737 lb.	-142 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	17.4 gal.	-0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.6 in	38.2 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	55.9 in	-1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.0 in	54.3 in	-3.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.1 in	44.8 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.5 in	36.9 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.7 in	53.4 in	0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.6 in	54.0 in	-1.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	32.2 in	1.7 in
Total Legroom	78 in (over 2 rows)	77 in (over 2 rows)	1 in
Cargo Volume	11.4 ft³	10.8 ft³	0.6 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru Outback

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

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Lexus IS

2016 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review

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