Model Year | 2017 | 2008 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Pontiac Grand Prix | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 110.5 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 189.6 in | 198.3 in | -8.7 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 71.6 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 55.9 in | 10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3810 lb. | 3600 lb. | 210 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 38.8 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 58.0 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 54.5 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 42.2 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 36.2 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 54.8 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 54.3 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.2 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 19.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 57.3 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 |
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front of the GXP is great - heated leather seats, plenty of seat adjustments, and the controls are all pointed at the driver. Even on a 20 hour trip, I had no issues with discomfort. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats are nicely bolstered and are adjustable in every aspect. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats support completely without the need to squirm around on ling trips see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats sit too low and are too hard. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |