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Model Year | 2017 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Mercury Sable | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 112.9 in | -4.8 in |
Length | 189.6 in | 202.1 in | -12.5 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 74.5 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 61.5 in | 4.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3810 lb. | 3820 lb. | -10 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.6 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 57.8 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 53.7 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.3 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.8 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 57.6 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 53.6 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 41.2 in | -3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 52.1 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 |
2009 Mercury Sable Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
nice large car, easy for baby car seat and plenty of leg room for adults see full Mercury Sable review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
roomy seats and you sit up a bit for good visabilty see full Mercury Sable review |