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2008 Subaru Outback and 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | Subaru Outback | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Convertible | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 91.7 in | 13.4 in |
| Length | 188.7 in | 157.3 in | 31.4 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 67.7 in | 2 in |
| Height | 63.2 in | 49.0 in | 14.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3330 lb. | 2441 lb. | 889 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 4.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 37.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 50.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 43.1 in | 1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 0.0 in | 39.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 0.0 in | 33.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 28.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 60.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Outback
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
| 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
| 2011 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 |
| 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
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