Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Volvo XC90 | Subaru Outback | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,860 mm | 2,741 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,798 mm | 4,780 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,897 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,783 mm | 1,669 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,061 kg | 1,536 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 70 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,041 mm | 1,092 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 998 mm | -23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,458 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 879 mm | 960 mm | -81 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 902 mm | 0 mm | 902 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 765 mm | 0 mm | 765 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,685 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,052 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 249 L | 971 L | -722 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,226 L | 34.3 | -33.3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,410 L | 2,019 L | 0 L |
2012 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised see full Volvo XC90 review |
2010 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |