Model Year | 2017 | 2006 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Lexus IS | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 107.5 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 189.6 in | 180.1 in | 9.5 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 70.9 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 56.1 in | 10 in |
Curb Weight | 3810 lb. | 3527 lb. | 283 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 37.2 in | 3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 54.4 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 54.1 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 43.9 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 36.7 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 52.7 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 53.7 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 30.6 in | 7.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 6.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 22.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 60.3 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 |
2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seats are very comfortable for the size car. see full Lexus IS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The good of the front seat comfort is that the seats are ventilated. They could be stronger and cooler but that is my preference. Why is it that we cant get Audis, BMWs, or Lexus with fabric seats in the US? see full Lexus IS review |
2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
We do not have small children, and only small children could fit back there. see full Lexus IS review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Even large children will struggle to fit. see full Lexus IS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The front seat headrests are too far back for me. I feel if I use them I am looking at the sky because of their angle. I would prefer some fwd-rev adjustment which i have seen on other cars. see full Lexus IS review |