Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Toyota Prius | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,793 mm | 4,481 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,745 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,605 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,506 kg | 1,380 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 45 L | 19 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,295 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 955 mm | 38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 914 mm | -53 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 612 L | 337 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,875 L | 1,121 L | 0 L |
2006 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Too small for kids see full Subaru Outback review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Too short! I am 6ft tall and the front passenger seat leaves me feeling very cramped. Drivers position is better. Seats also too narrow. Maybe plenty of room for skinny folks, but not for us folks that are large boned :-) see full Subaru Outback review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The Outback is much smaller (but not cheaper) than the XC70. see full Subaru Outback review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very tight and narrow rear seat room. feels much bumpier in the rear seat than the front seat. see full Subaru Outback review |
2013 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |