

Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Subaru WRX | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
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 |
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 |
2017 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |