Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Audi A8 | Subaru Legacy | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.9 in | 105.1 in | 10.8 in |
Length | 199.3 in | 186.2 in | 13.1 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 68.1 in | 6.5 in |
Height | 56.9 in | 56.1 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4288 lb. | 3250 lb. | 1038 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 6.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.3 in | 39.5 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 54.4 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.0 in | -51 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 44.1 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.5 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 53.7 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 33.9 in | 3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.6 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 3.2 ft3 |
2006 Audi A8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan, ext. 330-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
TOTAL COMFORT. SEAT CAN BE ADJUSTED TO GIVE COMFORT FOR BACK AND LEGS. see full Audi A8 review |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
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 |