Subaru Outback (2016) vs. Subaru WRX (2016) Specs
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2016 Subaru Outback and 2016 Subaru WRX Specifications
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2016 |
2016 |
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| Model |
Subaru Outback |
Subaru WRX |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr Wagon |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
108.1 in |
104.3 in |
3.8 in |
| Length |
189.6 in |
180.9 in |
8.7 in |
| Width |
72.4 in |
70.7 in |
1.7 in |
| Height |
66.1 in |
58.1 in |
8 in |
| Curb Weight |
3593 lb. |
3267 lb. |
326 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
18.5 gal. |
15.9 gal. |
2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
40.8 in |
39.8 in |
1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
58.1 in |
55.6 in |
2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
55.5 in |
52.2 in |
3.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
42.9 in |
43.3 in |
-0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
38.9 in |
37.1 in |
1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
57.3 in |
54.2 in |
3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
55.0 in |
53.1 in |
1.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
38.1 in |
35.4 in |
2.7 in |
| Total Legroom |
81 in (over 2 rows) |
78.7 in (over 2 rows) |
2.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum |
35.5 ft3 |
12.0 ft3 |
23.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum |
73.3 ft3 |
12.0 ft3 |
61.3 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru Outback
| 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 |
| 2016 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Comment |
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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 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru WRX
| 2015 |
The Subaru WRX has always been fun to drive. But it used to be cramped inside, especially in the back seat. This is no longer an issue. The new car has more rear seat legroom than the one-size-up Legacy had during its 2005-2009 glory days. Unless your friends and family are tall, they'll fit in back. While the GTI's back seat is nearly as roomy, the Focus ST's isn't in the same ballpark.
If you want rear air vents for your passengers, though, you'll have to get the VW or the Ford. Subaru doesn't offer them in the WRX.
see full Subaru WRX review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru WRX
| 2016 |
4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4
6-speed manual AWD |
Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs.
see full Subaru WRX review |
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