| Model Year | 2017 | 2010 | |
| Model | Subaru Outback | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Convertible | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 91.7 in | 16.4 in |
| Length | 189.6 in | 157.3 in | 32.3 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 67.7 in | 4.7 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 49.0 in | 17.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3593 lb. | 2441 lb. | 1152 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 37.4 in | 3.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 53.2 in | 4.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 50.6 in | 4.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 43.1 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 0.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 37.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 30.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 68 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 |
| 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 |