Model Year | 2017 | 2008 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6800 324 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 112.4 in | -4.3 in |
Length | 189.6 in | 187.2 in | 2.4 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 75.9 in | -3.5 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 68.0 in | -1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3810 lb. | 5300 lb. | -1490 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 38.7 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 57.7 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 0.0 in | 55.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.3 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.3 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 57.4 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 35.6 in | 2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.5 ft3 | 31.0 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.3 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | 2.3 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.