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2008 Subaru Outback and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Model | Subaru Outback | Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,652 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,793 mm | 4,628 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,778 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,605 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,510 kg | 1,272 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 55 L | 9 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,295 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 942 mm | 51 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 968 mm | -107 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 439 L | 510 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,875 L | 15.5 | -14.5 L |
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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
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