Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Volvo S60 Cross Country | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 186 kW@6000 339 Nm@3600 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 179 kW@5600 350 Nm@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,774 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,729 mm | 4,638 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,867 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,501 mm | 1,539 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,631 kg | 1,775 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 67 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 955 mm | 980 mm | -25 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,295 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 950 mm | -23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 851 mm | 10 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,915 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 323 L | 340 L | -17 L |
2006 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Too small for kids see full Subaru Outback review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Too short! I am 6ft tall and the front passenger seat leaves me feeling very cramped. Drivers position is better. Seats also too narrow. Maybe plenty of room for skinny folks, but not for us folks that are large boned :-) see full Subaru Outback review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The Outback is much smaller (but not cheaper) than the XC70. see full Subaru Outback review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very tight and narrow rear seat room. feels much bumpier in the rear seat than the front seat. see full Subaru Outback review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Volvo S60 Cross Country.