 
					 
				| Model Year | 2017 | 2023 | |
| Model | Subaru Outback | Mini Convertible | |
| Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5200 236 lb-ft@1250 | |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Convertible | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 98.2 in | 9.9 in | 
| Length | 189.6 in | 152.2 in | 37.4 in | 
| Width | 72.4 in | 68.0 in | 4.4 in | 
| Height | 66.1 in | 55.7 in | 10.4 in | 
| Curb Weight | 3810 lb. | 3144 lb. | 666 lb. | 
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 11.6 gal. | 6.9 gal. | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.8 in | 1 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 51.0 in | 7.1 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.4 in | 1.5 in | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.0 in | -0.1 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 39.7 in | 17.6 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 30.9 in | 7.2 in | 
| Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 72.3 in (over 2 rows) | 8.7 in | 
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | 
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 65.7 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 | 
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Mini Convertible.