Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2013) vs. Subaru Outback (2017) Specs

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2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2017 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2013	2017
Model	Volkswagen Golf / GTI	Subaru Outback
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400	3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	101.5 in	108.1 in	-6.6 in
Length	165.4 in	189.6 in	-24.2 in
Width	70.3 in	72.4 in	-2.1 in
Height	58.3 in	66.1 in	-7.8 in
Curb Weight	3326 lb.	3810 lb.	-484 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	18.5 gal.	-4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.3 in	40.8 in	-1.5 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	41.2 in	42.9 in	-1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.5 in	38.9 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.8 in	57.3 in	-4.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.5 in	38.1 in	-2.6 in
Total Legroom	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	-4.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.0 ft³	35.5 ft³	-20.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	46.0 ft³	73.3 ft³	-27.3 ft³

2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI 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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