| Model Year | 2017 | 2012 | |
| Model | Subaru Outback | Mini Countryman | |
| Engine |  3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400  | 
						turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@5500 177 lb-ft@1600  | 
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 102.2 in | 5.9 in | 
| Length | 189.6 in | 161.7 in | 27.9 in | 
| Width | 72.4 in | 70.4 in | 2 in | 
| Height | 66.1 in | 61.5 in | 4.6 in | 
| Curb Weight | 3810 lb. | 3252 lb. | 558 lb. | 
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 6.1 gal. | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 39.9 in | 0.9 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 52.8 in | 5.3 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 40.4 in | 2.5 in | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.5 in | 1.4 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 52.1 in | 5.2 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 33.8 in | 4.3 in | 
| Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 6.8 in | 
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 23.3 ft3 | 
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 41.3 ft3 | 32 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 | 
| 2012 Mini Countryman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD  | 
							The room was not bad, but the seat bottoms are too low and the road noise in the back seats was unbearable. see full Mini Countryman review |