Subaru Outback (2009) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2007) Specs

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2009 Subaru Outback and 2007 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year	2009	2007
Model	Subaru Outback	Volkswagen Passat
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.1 in	106.7 in	-1.6 in
Length	188.7 in	188.0 in	0.7 in
Width	69.7 in	71.7 in	-2 in
Height	63.2 in	59.7 in	3.5 in
Curb Weight	3605 lb.	3997 lb.	-392 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	18.5 gal.	-1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	38.3 in	2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	55.7 in	-1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.0 in	0.0 in	51 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.1 in	41.4 in	2.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	38.6 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.7 in	54.6 in	-0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.6 in	0.0 in	52.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	37.7 in	-3.8 in
Total Legroom	78 in (over 2 rows)	79.1 in (over 2 rows)	-1.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	35.8 ft³	-2.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.2 ft³	61.7 ft³	4.5 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Subaru Outback

2009 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	This is a big one for me since I'm 6'6". The seat is very comfortable, even with my long legs. With it all the way back, I can fit in the rear seat as well. Also, heated seats are a wonderful thing. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	It seems to have as much room as my Chevy Suburban. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	More then enough room for my children and their car seats. Much more room compared to my VW Passat Wagon I traded in. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The driver's seat with its 10 way adjustments was rival to Volvo's orthopedic chair. The passenger seat, however was akin to something out of a Yaris & this was the main reason we did not buy this car. see full Subaru Outback review

2009 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	There are no adjustements for height, lumbar or tilt for the passenger in any of the available trim levels. We would have bought this car new from the dealer otherwise. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	One complaint is the hard, short driver's seat. I use a gel cushion. I had after market leather installed. see full Subaru Outback review
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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Volkswagen Passat

2007 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lots of rear legroom and space for car seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Passat provided more interior space especially in the rear than the Audi A4 see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Compared to other sporty wagons (BMW, Subaru) the Passat has about 3" more rear leg room - enough to put my full-size parents and/or friends in the back seat without making them do contortions. Easier to get a child in and out of a rear safety seat, too. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Extremely comfortable front drivers seat w/ 12 way electronic adjustment. Able to find perfect driving position. Very little fatigue even after 12 - 14 hours of driving (taking breaks for food / gas of course). Lumbar adjusts both up/down and in/out. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	This version of the Passat can easily fit 3 across seating in the rear see full Volkswagen Passat review
2008	4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	More than large enough for American size bodies! see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007	4dr Wagon 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	larger than chief competitors (BMW 3 series, Audi A4) see full Volkswagen Passat review
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Well bolstered seat, best seat heaters I ever had (have had Land Rovers and own a SAAB). see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Plenty of room in the front seat without squeezing the backseat. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Plenty of room in the back seats. Room for three comfortably. see full Volkswagen Passat review

2007 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	No thigh support, not as comfortable as my 2000 Passat see full Volkswagen Passat review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	My two teenagers complain that the rear seat cushion is low and not very comfortable to sit on for long distances. the leg room is great. see full Volkswagen Passat review

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