Model Year | 2017 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Subaru Legacy | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,746 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,816 mm | 4,729 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,679 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,728 kg | 1,558 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 64 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,476 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,090 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 927 mm | 61 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,455 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 861 mm | 107 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,005 L | 323 L | -322 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,076 L | 11.4 | -9.4 L |
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 |
2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |