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2008 Subaru Outback and 2012 Toyota Prius Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Model | Subaru Outback | Toyota Prius | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 106.3 in | -1.2 in |
| Length | 188.7 in | 176.4 in | 12.3 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 68.7 in | 1 in |
| Height | 63.2 in | 58.7 in | 4.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3330 lb. | 3042 lb. | 288 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 38.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 54.9 in | -0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 52.7 in | -1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 42.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 53.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 51.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 36.0 in | -2.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | 11.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | 26.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Subaru Outback
| 2008 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight in the left portion of the footwell; small dead pedal. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Footroom too short. see full Subaru Outback review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not long enough for a 6 foot 2 inch frame but I manage 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 |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Prius
| 2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2012 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 |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review |
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