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2006 Subaru Outback and 2008 Mazda CX-7 Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Subaru Outback | Mazda CX-7 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 250 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 108.3 in | -3.2 in |
| Length | 188.7 in | 184.0 in | 4.7 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 73.7 in | -4 in |
| Height | 63.2 in | 64.8 in | -1.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3565 lb. | 3929 lb. | -364 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.2 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 58.0 in | -3.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 54.8 in | -3.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.3 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 55.8 in | -2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 53.0 in | -0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 36.4 in | -2.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | 3.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 58.6 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda CX-7
| 2008 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The thigh bolsters are snug without insinuating that the driver could lose ten pounds. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
6 footers can sit without hitting their heads or knees. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good ajustability and plenty of room for tall drivers see full Mazda CX-7 review |
| 2008 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats in rear are tight, they do not slide or recline where as Honda CRV rear seats are much more flexible for kids and families. My crv is 2007 and the rear seats recline and the entire bench can slide front and back to create instant leg room see full Mazda CX-7 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Tested CX-7s with both cloth and leather seats. Both materials thin and not supportive. Cloth seats lumpy with uneven feeling surface. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
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