Model Year | 2014 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Fiesta | Subaru Legacy | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@6000 274 Nm@2500 |
3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 191 kW@6000 335 Nm@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,489 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,409 mm | 4,796 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,722 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,262 kg | 1,661 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 47 L | 70 L | -23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,016 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,339 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,285 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,090 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 940 mm | 2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,245 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,250 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 792 mm | 968 mm | -176 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,864 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 362 L | 425 L | -63 L |
2014 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Just as the Ford Fiesta has some clear strengths, it also has some clear weaknesses. Its rear seat, though comfortably positioned well off the floor, is the tightest in the segment. At 5-9, I can barely squeeze behind myself. The Fit's rear seat is far roomier. see full Ford Fiesta review |
2014 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Narrow car with narrow seats. If you are a taller/bigger person, expect that the seats will feel like doll furniture after an hour. see full Ford Fiesta review |
2015 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Along with the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, and Volkswagen Passat, the Subaru Legacy has one of the roomiest rear seats in the segment. Rear seat passengers have a couple inches less knee room in the Ford Fusion. The rear seats in the Chrysler and Buick are tighter still. This said, especially with the optional sunroof rear seat headroom is somewhat limited. People taller than six feet might come into contact with the headliner. The top trim level includes rear air vents. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2015 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats have an unusually high bulge just below my shoulder blades. This feels more odd than uncomfortable, at least to me. Partly depending on your height your experience might vary. These seats also provide very little lateral support, which admittedly isn't much of an issue given the limited grippiness of the tires. I had no such qualms with the armrest on the door. It's wide and cushy. In the front seats' favor, for 2015 Subaru has added fore-aft adjustability to the headrests, a rarity in recent moderately priced cars. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2015 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Both front and rear seat room are very good. see full Subaru Legacy review |