Model Year | 2017 | 2021 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Volkswagen Arteon | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@1950 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 111.9 in | -3.8 in |
Length | 189.6 in | 191.6 in | -2 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 73.7 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 56.9 in | 9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3810 lb. | 3955 lb. | -145 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 37.7 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 56.5 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.2 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.0 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 54.7 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 40.2 in | -2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | -0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | 8.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 56.2 ft3 | 17.1 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 |
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