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Subaru Outback (2014) vs. Subaru Crosstrek (2022) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Subaru Outback and 2022 Subaru Crosstrek specs.

2014 Subaru Outback and 2022 Subaru Crosstrek Specifications

Model Year 2014 2022  
Model Subaru Outback Subaru Crosstrek  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.9 in 104.9 in 3 in
Length 189.0 in 176.5 in 12.5 in
Width 71.7 in 71.0 in 0.7 in
Height 65.7 in 63.6 in 2.1 in
Curb Weight 3423 lb. 3117 lb. 306 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 16.6 gal. 1.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.8 in 39.8 in 1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.3 in 56.7 in -0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 55.1 in -55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.0 in 43.1 in -0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.3 in 38.0 in 1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.1 in 55.6 in 0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 55.2 in -55.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.8 in 36.5 in 1.3 in
Total Legroom 80.8 in (over 2 rows) 79.6 in (over 2 rows) 1.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 34.3 ft3 20.8 ft3 13.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 71.3 ft3 55.3 ft3 16 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Subaru Outback

2014 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Subaru Outback

2014 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2022 Subaru Crosstrek

2022 Subaru Crosstrek Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2021 The Subaru Impreza has a roomier and more comfortable rear seat than most compact hatchbacks. But in Crosstrek form the competition becomes small crossovers, and the rear seat in the Kia Seltos and some others is about equally roomy. A couple of adults should be comfortable back there. see full Subaru Crosstrek review
 

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