

Model Year | 2017 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Toyota Matrix | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 102.4 in | 5.7 in |
Length | 189.6 in | 171.9 in | 17.7 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 69.5 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 61.4 in | 4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3593 lb. | 2865 lb. | 728 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 53.3 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 52.3 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.6 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.3 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 52.6 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 43.7 in | 11.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.2 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | 11.8 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Toyota Matrix.