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Chevrolet Equinox (2012) vs. Subaru Legacy (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox and 2009 Subaru Legacy specs.

2012 Chevrolet Equinox and 2009 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year 2012 2009  
Model Chevrolet Equinox Subaru Legacy  
Engine 3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
243 hp@6000
241 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,858 mm 2,670 mm 0 mm
Length 4,770 mm 4,729 mm 0 mm
Width 1,842 mm 1,730 mm 0 mm
Height 1,684 mm 1,425 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,860 kg 1,558 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 71 L 64 L 7 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,039 mm 1,003 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,417 mm 1,382 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,387 mm 1,295 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,120 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 996 mm 927 mm 69 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,405 mm 1,364 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,298 mm 1,336 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,013 mm 861 mm -860 mm
Total Legroom 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 892 L 323 L 569 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,804 L 11.4 -10.4 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox

2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Just might be enough for a 7 footer. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It gets more comfortable the more I drive and I do take long drives at times see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I have two children and they can ride back there comfortablely see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rear seat slides 8" forward and back. In the back position, excellent leg room for adults. When slid forward, good rear cargo room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Great - lots of leg room and very adjustable see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Front seats are not very supportive, and you sink down into them 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
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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