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Toyota Highlander (2021) vs. Subaru Outback (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2021 Toyota Highlander and 2006 Subaru Outback specs.

2021 Toyota Highlander and 2006 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year 2021 2006  
Model Toyota Highlander Subaru Outback  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
295 hp@6600
263 lb-ft@4700
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@6000
250 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.2 in 105.1 in 7.1 in
Length 194.9 in 188.7 in 6.2 in
Width 76.0 in 69.7 in 6.3 in
Height 68.1 in 63.2 in 4.9 in
Curb Weight 4330 lb. 3565 lb. 765 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.9 gal. 16.9 gal. 1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.2 in 40.5 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.0 in 54.4 in 4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.2 in 51.0 in 6.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 44.1 in -2.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 39.1 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.7 in 53.7 in 5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.0 in 52.6 in 4.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 41.0 in 33.9 in 7.1 in
Headroom, Row 3 36.1 in 0.0 in 36.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 55.0 in 0.0 in 55 in
Hip Room, Row 3 45.6 in 0.0 in 45.6 in
Legroom, Row 3 27.7 in 0.0 in 27.7 in
Total Legroom 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 78 in (over 2 rows) 32.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 16.0 ft3 33.5 ft3 -17.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 48.4 ft3 33.5 14.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 84.3 ft3 66.2 ft3 18.1 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Toyota Highlander

2021 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
With each redesign (for 2008, 2014, and 2020) Toyota has enlarged the Highlander, yet the crossover's third-row seat remains uncomforably low and tight. For adults to be even passably comfortable in the way-back the second row must be slid forward, rendering legroom there also marginal. Some three-row crossovers have much roomier and more comfortable third-row seats. But if you want to be able to squeeze in eight people, Highlanders with a second-row bench can do this. Because they have significantly narrower third-row seats, the Ford Explorer and Kia Sorento cannot fit three people back there even in a pinch, so in hybrid form the former has a maximum capacity of seven people and the latter only six. (The Sorento PHEV will be able to seat seven.) This noted, if you want your adult passengers to have plenty of room, the practical capacity of each is four people. see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Toyota Highlander

2021 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2020 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru Outback

2006 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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