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2008 Chevrolet Equinox and 2009 Subaru Legacy Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Equinox | Subaru Legacy | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6500 250 lb-ft@2300 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 105.1 in | 7.4 in |
| Length | 188.8 in | 186.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 68.1 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 69.3 in | 56.1 in | 13.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4044 lb. | 3435 lb. | 609 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 54.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 51.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 44.1 in | -2.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 36.5 in | 3.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 53.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 52.6 in | -1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 33.9 in | 6.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 3.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.7 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.1 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 55.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox
| 2008 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seat can slide forward and back 8" providing generous leg room for rear passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bucket seats are at a perfect height for easy entry and exit. Also there is a liftable arm rest between the seats for storing purse, etc. which eliminates the need for reaching to the back when the passenger seat is occupied. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Ample leg and hip room. I am only 5foot 4 inches but have a wide posterior. Seat is comfortable for me. My son is 6 foot 3 inches and medium build. He has ample leg and body room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear bench seat can slide forward or back. When slid back, there is ample leg room for even the tallest of passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox 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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 | ||
| 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 |
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