Subaru Outback (2008) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2013) Specs

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2008 Subaru Outback and 2013 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2013
Model	Subaru Outback	Mazda CX-9
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600	3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.1 in	113.2 in	-8.1 in
Length	188.7 in	200.6 in	-11.9 in
Width	69.7 in	76.2 in	-6.5 in
Height	63.2 in	68.0 in	-4.8 in
Curb Weight	3605 lb.	4552 lb.	-947 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	20.1 gal.	-3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	39.6 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	59.4 in	-5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.0 in	56.5 in	-5.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.1 in	40.9 in	3.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	39.0 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.7 in	58.7 in	-5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.6 in	56.0 in	-3.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	39.8 in	-5.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.4 in	-35.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	56.9 in	-56.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	43.7 in	-43.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	32.4 in	-32.4 in
Total Legroom	78 in (over 2 rows)	113.1 in (over 3 rows)	-35.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	17.2 ft³	16.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	33.5	48.3 ft³	-14.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.2 ft³	100.7 ft³	-34.5 ft³

2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review
2008	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage 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
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

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