Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,801 mm | 4,884 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,821 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,669 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,639 kg | 2,277 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 80 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,410 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,092 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 1,016 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,463 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 869 mm | 91 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 932 mm | -932 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,118 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 714 mm | -714 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,052 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,659 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 971 L | 467 L | 504 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.3 | 1,393 L | 33.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,019 L | 2,243 L | 0 L |
2014 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Through the 2009 model year, the Outback (and the related Legacy sedan) had a tight back seat. Though marketed as a midsize car, it was actually a compact. The 2010 redesign dramatically expanded the Outback's interior, especially in the back seat. The 2015 redesign added another inch of shoulder room, such that the Outback (and Legacy) are now not only truly midsize, but rank among the roomiest midsize cars. Rear air vents are offered--in Outbacks with leather. So the tested car lacked them. Some compact crossovers, including the Cherokee, are about as roomy, but they achieve their specs through a more upright seating position. People in the back seat are closer to the front seats, so they don't feel like they have as much room even though they have just as much space for their legs. But they get rear air vents even in the lower trim levels. see full Subaru Outback review |
2014 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats have an unusually high bulge just below my shoulder blades. This feels more odd than uncomfortable, at least to me. The driver's lumbar adjusts, but this affects the area below said bulge. Partly depending on your height your experience might vary. These seats also provide very little lateral support, which admittedly isn't much of an issue given the non-sporting character (and non-sporting tires) of the Outback. I had no such qualms with the armrest on the door. It's wide and cushy. In the front seats' favor, for 2015 Subaru has added fore-aft adjustability to the headrests, a rarity in recent moderately priced cars. The Jeep's cloth seats are too squishy, but they're more form-fittting than the Subaru's, and I find them more comfortable. see full Subaru Outback review |
2014 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
The front seats are very comfy, and the seat heaters are powerful and warm up quickly. We compared the car to a 2014 Forrester, and we think the OB seats are more comfy-- they have more thigh support. see full Subaru Outback review |
2014 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
The rear seats are much more comfy than in the old Outback. They took a couple of inches out of the cargo area to give the rear seat more room. The reclining seatback for the rear seats is a nice comfort as well. see full Subaru Outback review |
2014 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Minor complaint-- like every other Japanese car I've ever owned, this one also doesn't seem to understand that feet get cold. The heater is great- it provides lots of heat, and quickly. But when you you set it to floor, the hot air hits you in the lower calf, and then rises. The heat never makes it to your feet! see full Subaru Outback review |
2009 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |