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2008 Ford Explorer and 2009 Subaru Legacy Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Subaru Legacy | |
| Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 105.1 in | 8.6 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 186.2 in | 7.2 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 68.1 in | 5.6 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 56.1 in | 16.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4706 lb. | 3435 lb. | 1271 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 5.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 54.4 in | 4.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 51.0 in | 4.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 44.1 in | -1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 36.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 53.7 in | 5.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 52.6 in | 2.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 33.9 in | 3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 0.0 in | 37.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 0.0 in | 45.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 0.0 in | 34.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 36.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 11.4 | 32.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 72.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Explorer
| 2008 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer 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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