| Model Year | 2017 | 2015 | |
| Model | Subaru Outback | Mazda CX-9 | |
| Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 113.2 in | -5.1 in |
| Length | 189.6 in | 200.6 in | -11 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 76.2 in | -3.8 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 68.0 in | -1.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3810 lb. | 4317 lb. | -507 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 59.4 in | -1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 56.5 in | -1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 40.9 in | 2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.0 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 58.7 in | -1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 56.0 in | -1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.8 in | -1.7 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 | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -32.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.5 | 48.3 ft3 | -12.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -27.4 ft3 |
| 2017 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda CX-9.