Volkswagen Golf / GTI (2020) vs. Subaru Outback (2017) Specs

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2020 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2017 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2020	2017
Model	Volkswagen Golf / GTI	Subaru Outback
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@4700 258 lb-ft@1500	3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.8 in	108.1 in	-4.3 in
Length	167.6 in	189.6 in	-22 in
Width	70.8 in	72.4 in	-1.6 in
Height	58.2 in	66.1 in	-7.9 in
Curb Weight	3256 lb.	3810 lb.	-554 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	18.5 gal.	-5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	40.8 in	-2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	58.1 in	-2.2 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	38.1 in	38.9 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	57.3 in	-3.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	38.1 in	-2.5 in
Total Legroom	76.8 in (over 2 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	-4.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	17.4 ft³	35.5 ft³	-18.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.7 ft³	73.3 ft³	-19.6 ft³

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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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