| Model Year | 2017 | 2009 | |
| Model | Subaru Outback | Mini Hardtop | |
| Engine |  3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400  | 
						turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850  | 
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 97.1 in | 11 in | 
| Length | 189.6 in | 145.6 in | 44 in | 
| Width | 72.4 in | 66.3 in | 6.1 in | 
| Height | 66.1 in | 55.4 in | 10.7 in | 
| Curb Weight | 3810 lb. | 2668 lb. | 1142 lb. | 
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 7.9 gal. | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 38.8 in | 2 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 50.3 in | 7.8 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 | 37.6 in | 1.3 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 44.7 in | 12.6 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 29.9 in | 8.2 in | 
| Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 71.3 in (over 2 rows) | 9.7 in | 
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 | 29.8 ft3 | 
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | 49.3 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 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD  | 
						nevr a backache, I am a six footer that arrives refreshed and never feel cramped. see full Mini Hardtop review | 
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD  | 
						heated seats, great driving position, great visability see full Mini Hardtop review | 
| 2009 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment | 
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD  | 
							Smallish seats made the front feel kinda cheap. The middle armrest was also a very hard plastic, but the door was slightly softer plastic. see full Mini Hardtop review | 
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD  | 
							Despite being a hatchback, not a lot of headroom in the back, almost as same as the Mustang. Seats were more upright and headrest should have been integrated into seatbacks; rather, it was mostly a nuisance. see full Mini Hardtop review | 
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD  | 
							There is no room for anyone other than a child see full Mini Hardtop review | 
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD  | 
							I drove a John Cooperworks MINI and I found the front seat to be incredibly flat and unsupportive. It was the complete opposite of the GTI seats, and a big part of why I purchased the GTI instead see full Mini Hardtop review | 
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD  | 
							The roof line is so low that tall people do not fit. When I tested the car my head was touching the roofliner. see full Mini Hardtop review | 
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD  | 
							too small for adults see full Mini Hardtop review |