Subaru Outback (2006) vs. Mazda CX-5 (2020) Specs

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2006 Subaru Outback and 2020 Mazda CX-5 Specifications

Model Year	2006	2020
Model	Subaru Outback	Mazda CX-5
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 250 lb-ft@3600	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.1 in	106.2 in	-1.1 in
Length	188.7 in	179.1 in	9.6 in
Width	69.7 in	72.5 in	-2.8 in
Height	63.2 in	65.3 in	-2.1 in
Curb Weight	3565 lb.	3825 lb.	-260 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	14.8 gal.	2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	39.7 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	57.1 in	-2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.0 in	55.2 in	-4.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.1 in	41.0 in	3.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	39.0 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.7 in	54.8 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.6 in	55.3 in	-2.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	39.6 in	-5.7 in
Total Legroom	78 in (over 2 rows)	80.6 in (over 2 rows)	-2.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	30.9 ft³	2.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.2 ft³	59.6 ft³	6.6 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 2020 Mazda CX-5

2020 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	According to the official specs, the Mazda CX-5 offers about a half-inch more rear legroom than the RDX. In reality, though, the Acura has an extra inch or so. While neither is cramped, you'll find significantly more rear seat legroom in a Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, or Toyota RAV4. If you'll be putting three people in back, the Acura does have the advantage of two additional inches of shoulder room. The RDX's additional width might not be good for handling agility, but it is very good for a rear center passenger. see full Mazda CX-5 review

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