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Subaru Outback (2016) vs. Mazda Mazda3 (2017) Specs

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2016 Subaru Outback and 2017 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications

Model Year 2016 2017  
Model Subaru Outback Mazda Mazda3  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.1 in 106.3 in 1.8 in
Length 189.6 in 175.6 in 14 in
Width 72.4 in 70.7 in 1.7 in
Height 66.1 in 57.3 in 8.8 in
Curb Weight 3593 lb. 2875 lb. 718 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 13.2 gal. 5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.8 in 38.6 in 2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.1 in 57.2 in 0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.5 in 55.5 in 0 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.9 in 42.2 in 0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.9 in 37.6 in 1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.3 in 54.4 in 2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.0 in 53.5 in 1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.1 in 35.8 in 2.3 in
Total Legroom 81 in (over 2 rows) 78 in (over 2 rows) 3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 35.5 ft3 20.2 ft3 15.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 73.3 ft3 47.1 ft3 26.2 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru Outback

2016 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2015 Through the 2009 model year, the Outback (and the related Legacy sedan) had a tight back seat. Though marketed as a midsize car, it was actually a compact. The 2010 redesign dramatically expanded the Outback's interior, especially in the back seat. The 2015 redesign added another inch of shoulder room, such that the Outback (and Legacy) are now not only truly midsize, but rank among the roomiest midsize cars. Rear air vents are offered--in Outbacks with leather. So the tested car lacked them. Some compact crossovers, including the Cherokee, are about as roomy, but they achieve their specs through a more upright seating position. People in the back seat are closer to the front seats, so they don't feel like they have as much room even though they have just as much space for their legs. But they get rear air vents even in the lower trim levels. see full Subaru Outback review
2016 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The front seats have an unusually high bulge just below my shoulder blades. This feels more odd than uncomfortable, at least to me. The driver's lumbar adjusts, but this affects the area below said bulge. Partly depending on your height your experience might vary. These seats also provide very little lateral support, which admittedly isn't much of an issue given the non-sporting character (and non-sporting tires) of the Outback. I had no such qualms with the armrest on the door. It's wide and cushy. In the front seats' favor, for 2015 Subaru has added fore-aft adjustability to the headrests, a rarity in recent moderately priced cars. The Jeep's cloth seats are too squishy, but they're more form-fittting than the Subaru's, and I find them more comfortable. see full Subaru Outback review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru Outback

2016 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

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