| Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
| Model | Suzuki SX4 | Subaru Outback | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,163 mm | 4,793 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,755 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,605 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,270 kg | 1,506 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 42 L | 64 L | -22 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,295 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 993 mm | -40 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,194 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 861 mm | 51 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 453 L | 949 L | -496 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,467 L | 1,875 L | 0 L |
| 2007 Suzuki SX4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD |
It is what it is. I fit into the seat well. see full Suzuki SX4 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior and cargo space are roomy for a compact car. Lots of head & leg room for front and back seats. Easy to get in and out of front seats. Trunk is big. For a small car that's easy to park there's plenty of interior space. see full Suzuki SX4 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seat are ok,,, miss the feel of leather but something I can live with, plenty of leg room for me. see full Suzuki SX4 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD |
Seat is firm and I have enough head and leg room. see full Suzuki SX4 review |
| 2007 Suzuki SX4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual 4WD |
Not much leg room, even for average adults. see full Suzuki SX4 review |
| 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 |