Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Lexus RC | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,731 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,729 mm | 4,694 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,501 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,520 kg | 1,695 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 66 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 955 mm | 991 mm | -36 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,295 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,153 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 884 mm | 43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,140 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 693 mm | 168 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,847 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 323 L | 294 L | 29 L |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Lexus RC.