Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Lexus LS | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 191 kW@6000 335 Nm@4400 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 268 kW@6400 470 Nm@4100 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 3,091 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,780 mm | 5,207 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,875 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,669 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,632 kg | 2,130 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 84 L | -14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,407 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,092 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 965 mm | 33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,410 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 932 mm | 28 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,052 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 971 L | 510 L | 461 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,019 L | 18.0 | -16 L |
2012 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I am a big guy. 5'10 and about 290 lbs. This car is very comfortable for me. I can reach the controls nicely, love the heated leather seats. see full Subaru Outback review |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
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2012 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
I have found our 2012 Outback to be very comfortable for long drives. The driver's seat has plenty of adjustment to accommodate my frame. Legroom is outstanding. My wife got so spoiled with the heated seats in our 99 Outback Limited that she balks at cars without. So our 2010 and now the 2012 have had the heated seats. see full Subaru Outback review |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Rear seat comfort is excellent even for very tall teenagers and 20 somethings. The redesign of the Outback in 2010 noticeably improved rear seat space. One note when flipping down the back seats. Make sure your head is out of the way when you lift the release lever. The seat back springs forward quickly. The angle of the rear seat can also be reclined for additional comfort. The fold down center cup holder is a nice touch. The seating position is high so visibility is great. see full Subaru Outback review |
2012 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Very comfortable. see full Subaru Outback review |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Impressed with the seat comfort/adjustability/durability. 12+hours in the chair is no problem. see full Subaru Outback review |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Wide space with lots of shoulder, hip, leg and head room. Seats are comfy too without being decadent. see full Subaru Outback review |
2015 Lexus LS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Jaguar's sports car-like interior design lends it a sporty character, but at the cost of front seat room, perceived even more than actual. The Lexus feels much roomier. The cushy, well-shaped front seats in the Lexus are among the most comfortable in the class. The Jaguar's are nearly as comfortable, though, and I like the BMW's most of all. Despite a plethora of adjustments, the Audi A8's are firmer and less form-fitting than the others. Move to the back seat, and even in the regular wheelbase cars there's plenty of room and comfort for most adults. The long wheelbase only makes sense if the back seat will often carry tall adults, or people who want limo-like legroom even if they don't have the legs of an NBA center. see full Lexus LS review |
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