| Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
| Model | Suzuki SX4 | Subaru Outback | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,746 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,163 mm | 4,816 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,755 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,605 mm | 1,679 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,247 kg | 1,630 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 70 L | -20 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,295 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,090 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 988 mm | -35 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,194 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 968 mm | -56 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,963 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 453 L | 1,005 L | 452 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,467 L | 2,076 L | -1 L |
| 2009 Suzuki SX4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual 4WD |
Adults can sit back there without bending into a pretzel 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 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 |
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 |
| 2009 Suzuki SX4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 150-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual 4WD |
Very little room for driver and passengers. Driver is almost touching windshield by a forehead. A small leg room too especially for driver and rear passengers. see full Suzuki SX4 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD |
I will say the rear seat was fairly comfortable although my hair was brushing up against the ceiling. Impossible to put 4 people in this car comfortably. see full Suzuki SX4 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD |
Space behind rear seats unacceptable. see full Suzuki SX4 review |
| 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 |
| 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 |