Model Year | 2018 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Subaru Legacy | |
Engine | turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 250 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 105.1 in | 7.5 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 188.7 in | 9.6 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 68.1 in | 10.8 in |
Height | 70.0 in | 58.1 in | 11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4890 lb. | 3505 lb. | 1385 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 40.5 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 54.4 in | 7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 51.0 in | 6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 44.1 in | -3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 39.1 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.0 in | 53.7 in | 7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 52.6 in | 4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 33.9 in | 5.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.8 in | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.8 in | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.7 in | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.3 in | 0.0 in | 33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 35.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -12.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 33.5 | 10.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Explorer.
2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I have a hard time fitting into most cars due to headroom issues. Wagon without sunroof fits me perfectly. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats and the heating soothes the sore back see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I’ve driven this car on 8+ hour road trips before and it’s very comfortable on long trips. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
It is tiny. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Passengers have complained that their legs get a little pinched in the rear seat. I tell them to stop being so tall. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Admittedly, the Legacy is a small-ish vehicle. My back seat passengers report being comfortable, but snug. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
There just isn’t much rear leg room. see full Subaru Legacy review |