Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Mazda RX-8 | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,703 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,780 mm | 4,460 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,669 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,536 kg | 1,390 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 60 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,354 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,092 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 935 mm | 63 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,222 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 818 mm | 142 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,052 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 971 L | 215 L | 756 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,019 L | 7.6 | -5.6 L |
2010 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Impressed with the seat comfort/adjustability/durability. 12+hours in the chair is no problem. see full Subaru Outback review |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Wide space with lots of shoulder, hip, leg and head room. Seats are comfy too without being decadent. see full Subaru Outback review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The driver's seat with its 10 way adjustments was rival to Volvo's orthopedic chair. The passenger seat, however was akin to something out of a Yaris & this was the main reason we did not buy this car. see full Subaru Outback review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
This is a big one for me since I'm 6'6". The seat is very comfortable, even with my long legs. With it all the way back, I can fit in the rear seat as well. Also, heated seats are a wonderful thing. see full Subaru Outback review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
It seems to have as much room as my Chevy Suburban. see full Subaru Outback review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
More then enough room for my children and their car seats. Much more room compared to my VW Passat Wagon I traded in. see full Subaru Outback review |
2010 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There are no adjustements for height, lumbar or tilt for the passenger in any of the available trim levels. We would have bought this car new from the dealer otherwise. see full Subaru Outback review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
One complaint is the hard, short driver's seat. I use a gel cushion. I had after market leather installed. see full Subaru Outback review |
2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |