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BMW 1-Series (2009) vs. Subaru Legacy (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 BMW 1-Series and 2009 Subaru Legacy specs.

2009 BMW 1-Series and 2009 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year 2009 2009  
Model BMW 1-Series Subaru Legacy  
Engine turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
300 hp@5800
300 lb-ft@1400
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
243 hp@6000
241 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed manual  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 2dr Coupe 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.7 in 105.1 in -0.4 in
Length 171.7 in 186.2 in -14.5 in
Width 68.8 in 68.1 in 0.7 in
Height 56.0 in 56.1 in -0.1 in
Curb Weight 3384 lb. 3365 lb. 19 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.0 gal. 16.9 gal. -2.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.9 in 39.5 in -1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.0 in 54.4 in -0.4 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 37.1 in 36.5 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.4 in 53.7 in -0.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 52.6 in -52.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 32.0 in 33.9 in -1.9 in
Total Legroom 73.4 in (over 2 rows) 78 in (over 2 rows) -4.6 in
Cargo Volume 10.0 ft3 11.4 ft3 -1.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 BMW 1-Series

2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Good seats, very adjustable. see full BMW 1-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Sport seats are great see full BMW 1-Series review
2009 BMW 1-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 2dr Convertible 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Either young children for longer drives or most adults for trips below 30-40 miles each way. Just a "small car" (though with more rear-room that Lexus 250-350 4-door series!). see full BMW 1-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD
Impractical for adults for anything but short runs see full BMW 1-Series review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Subaru Legacy

2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review
2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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