Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,329 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,729 mm | 3,995 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,501 mm | 1,245 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,490 kg | 1,107 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 48 L | 16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 955 mm | 950 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,295 mm | 1,285 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 0 mm | 927 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 0 mm | 861 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,095 mm (over 1 row) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 323 L | 150 L | 173 L |
2007 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
Seats fit my butt see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |