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Toyota Highlander (2021) vs. Subaru Outback (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2021 Toyota Highlander and 2010 Subaru Outback specs.

2021 Toyota Highlander and 2010 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year 2021 2010  
Model Toyota Highlander Subaru Outback  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
295 hp@6600
263 lb-ft@4700
3.6L H6
DOHC-4v
256 hp@6000
247 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.2 in 107.9 in 4.3 in
Length 194.9 in 188.2 in 6.7 in
Width 76.0 in 71.7 in 4.3 in
Height 68.1 in 65.7 in 2.4 in
Curb Weight 4330 lb. 3544 lb. 786 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.9 gal. 18.5 gal. -0.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.2 in 40.8 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.0 in 56.3 in 2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.2 in 0.0 in 57.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 43.0 in -1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 39.3 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.7 in 56.1 in 2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.0 in 0.0 in 57 in
Legroom, Row 2 41.0 in 37.8 in 3.2 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) 80.8 in (over 2 rows) 29.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 16.0 ft3 34.3 ft3 -18.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 48.4 ft3 34.3 14.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 84.3 ft3 71.3 ft3 13 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 2010 Subaru Outback

2010 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Impressed with the seat comfort/adjustability/durability. 12+hours in the chair is no problem. see full Subaru Outback review
2011 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Wide space with lots of shoulder, hip, leg and head room. Seats are comfy too without being decadent. see full Subaru Outback review
2010 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The driver's seat with its 10 way adjustments was rival to Volvo's orthopedic chair. The passenger seat, however was akin to something out of a Yaris & this was the main reason we did not buy this car. see full Subaru Outback review
2010 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
This is a big one for me since I'm 6'6". The seat is very comfortable, even with my long legs. With it all the way back, I can fit in the rear seat as well. Also, heated seats are a wonderful thing. see full Subaru Outback review
2010 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
It seems to have as much room as my Chevy Suburban. see full Subaru Outback review
2010 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
More then enough room for my children and their car seats. Much more room compared to my VW Passat Wagon I traded in. see full Subaru Outback review
2010 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
There are no adjustements for height, lumbar or tilt for the passenger in any of the available trim levels. We would have bought this car new from the dealer otherwise. see full Subaru Outback review
2010 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
One complaint is the hard, short driver's seat. I use a gel cushion. I had after market leather installed. see full Subaru Outback review
 
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