Model Year | 2017 | 2006 | |
Model | Acura RLX | Subaru Legacy | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 310 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 250 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 105.1 in | 7.1 in |
Length | 196.1 in | 186.2 in | 9.9 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 68.1 in | 6.3 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 56.1 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3969 lb. | 3435 lb. | 534 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 39.5 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.6 in | 54.4 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 51.0 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 44.1 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.5 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 53.7 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.5 in | 52.6 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 33.9 in | 4.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 3.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 3.9 ft3 |
2017 Acura RLX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan | Everyone who sits in the back seats comments on the comfort and leg room. see full Acura RLX review |
2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I have a hard time fitting into most cars due to headroom issues. Wagon without sunroof fits me perfectly. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats and the heating soothes the sore back see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I’ve driven this car on 8+ hour road trips before and it’s very comfortable on long trips. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
It is tiny. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Passengers have complained that their legs get a little pinched in the rear seat. I tell them to stop being so tall. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Admittedly, the Legacy is a small-ish vehicle. My back seat passengers report being comfortable, but snug. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
There just isn’t much rear leg room. see full Subaru Legacy review |