Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Toyota Sienna | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 119.3 in | -14.2 in |
Length | 188.7 in | 200.0 in | -11.3 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 77.4 in | -7.7 in |
Height | 63.2 in | 68.9 in | -5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3605 lb. | 4398 lb. | -793 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 42.0 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 63.8 in | -9.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 58.4 in | -7.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 42.9 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 40.2 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 64.9 in | -11.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 67.5 in | -14.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 39.6 in | -5.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.1 in | -38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.1 in | -61.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.8 in | -51.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.5 in | -39.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 122 in (over 3 rows) | -44 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 | -10.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 94.5 ft3 | -61 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 148.9 ft3 | -82.7 ft3 |
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 |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Room for all the kids, friends, and cargo see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
With three children having ample rear seat space was very important to us. With the tri zone air system makes it comfortable for them as well. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of space and comfortable seats see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The passenger side does not have 8 way power seat controls. see full Toyota Sienna review |