Subaru Outback (2006) vs. Scion iQ (2012) Specs

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2006 Subaru Outback and 2012 Scion iQ Specifications

Model Year	2006	2012
Model	Subaru Outback	Scion iQ
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Wagon	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.1 in	78.7 in	26.4 in
Length	188.7 in	120.1 in	68.6 in
Width	69.7 in	66.1 in	3.6 in
Height	63.2 in	59.1 in	4.1 in
Curb Weight	3320 lb.	2127 lb.	1193 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	8.5 gal.	8.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	37.7 in	2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	53.1 in	1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.0 in	53.9 in	-2.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.1 in	40.9 in	3.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	35.9 in	3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.7 in	50.2 in	3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.6 in	33.8 in	18.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	28.6 in	5.3 in
Total Legroom	78 in (over 2 rows)	69.5 in (over 2 rows)	8.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	3.5 ft³	30 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.2 ft³	16.7 ft³	49.5 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru Outback

2006 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review
2007	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review
2006	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Too small for kids see full Subaru Outback review
2006	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Too short! I am 6ft tall and the front passenger seat leaves me feeling very cramped. Drivers position is better. Seats also too narrow. Maybe plenty of room for skinny folks, but not for us folks that are large boned :-) see full Subaru Outback review
2005	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	The Outback is much smaller (but not cheaper) than the XC70. see full Subaru Outback review
2005	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	very tight and narrow rear seat room. feels much bumpier in the rear seat than the front seat. see full Subaru Outback review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Scion iQ

2012 Scion iQ Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	2dr Hatch 94-horsepower 1.3L I4 CVT FWD	For such a small car, it's surprising roomy up front. I'm 6' 200 lbs and have no problem getting in. Comfort is good with plenty of head room. Back seat is very tiny but one person could sit there fairly comfortably by sitting sideways as the front passenger seat sits a little farther forward than the driver seat. Passenger seat has plenty of room since there is no glove box that gets in the way. see full Scion iQ review

2012 Scion iQ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	2dr Hatch 94-horsepower 1.3L I4 CVT FWD	Rear seat room is pretty small. An adult would have to sit sideways to make use of it (our dealer sat back there during our test drive. If there are more than one or two people who will be using this car at one time, it's probably not the right choice. see full Scion iQ review

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