Model Year | 2017 | 2021 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Subaru Ascent | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 113.8 in | -5.7 in |
Length | 189.6 in | 196.8 in | -7.2 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 76.0 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 71.6 in | -5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3810 lb. | 4430 lb. | -620 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.3 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.3 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 61.1 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 42.2 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 40.0 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 60.3 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.5 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.7 in | -31.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 112.4 in (over 3 rows) | -31.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 17.8 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.5 | 47.5 ft3 | -12 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 86.5 ft3 | -13.2 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 |
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