Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Volvo S60 | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.4L I5 DOHC-4v 192 kW@5500 350 Nm@2100 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 186 kW@6000 339 Nm@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,577 mm | 4,729 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,814 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,427 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,539 kg | 1,631 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 64 L | 4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 955 mm | 28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,427 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,245 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 927 mm | 36 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,402 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 846 mm | 861 mm | -15 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 394 L | 323 L | 71 L |
2008 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review |
2006 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |