Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Lexus IS | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,731 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,729 mm | 4,575 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,501 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,490 kg | 1,567 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 65 L | -1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 955 mm | 945 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,295 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 932 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 777 mm | 84 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 323 L | 368 L | -45 L |
2007 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 | 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 |
2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |