Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Subaru Outback | Volvo XC70 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 208 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,764 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,793 mm | 4,732 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,859 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,605 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,635 kg | 1,664 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 68 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,295 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,120 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 988 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,364 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 894 mm | -33 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 949 L | 1,059 L | 948 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,875 L | 2,022 L | -1 L |
2007 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Volvo XC70.