Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Volvo XC60 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 186 kW@6000 339 Nm@3600 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 224 kW@5600 441 Nm@2100 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,774 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,793 mm | 4,643 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,890 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,605 mm | 1,712 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,617 kg | 1,916 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 70 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,295 mm | 1,377 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 1,003 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,367 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 925 mm | -64 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,971 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 872 L | 77 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,875 L | 1,909 L | 0 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 |
2014 Volvo XC60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Volvos have long been renowned for seat comfort, and the XC60 continues this tradition with seats that are thoroughly supportive without being as firm as those in the Cadillac and in the German crossovers. This said, some people might find the headrests overly intrusive. The Inscription Package adds power lumbar adjusters to both seats. Otherwise these adjusters are manual. Notable in its absence: front seat ventilation, offered in the Audi and Cadillac, isn't an option in the XC60. Also, no massage. see full Volvo XC60 review |
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