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2008 Subaru Outback and 2008 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Model | Subaru Outback | Mazda Mazda6 | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 105.3 in | -0.2 in |
| Length | 188.7 in | 186.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 70.1 in | -0.4 in |
| Height | 63.2 in | 56.7 in | 6.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3330 lb. | 3395 lb. | -65 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 38.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 56.1 in | -1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 54.7 in | -3.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 42.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 54.9 in | -1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 54.1 in | -1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 36.5 in | -2.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | -0.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 22.0 ft3 | 11.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 58.7 ft3 | 7.5 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda Mazda6
| 2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2008 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
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