Volkswagen Eos (2012) vs. Subaru Outback (2017) Specs

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2012 Volkswagen Eos and 2017 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2012	2017
Model	Volkswagen Eos	Subaru Outback
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700	3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	2dr Hardtop conv.	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	108.1 in	-6.6 in
Length	174.1 in	189.6 in	-15.5 in
Width	70.5 in	72.4 in	-1.9 in
Height	56.9 in	66.1 in	-9.2 in
Curb Weight	3508 lb.	3810 lb.	-302 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	18.5 gal.	-4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	40.8 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.7 in	58.1 in	-3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.7 in	42.9 in	-1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.8 in	38.9 in	-3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	41.5 in	57.3 in	-15.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.5 in	38.1 in	-5.6 in
Total Legroom	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	-6.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	6.6 ft³	35.5 ft³	-28.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	10.5 ft³	73.3 ft³	-62.8 ft³

2012 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos 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

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