Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Subaru Legacy | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 196 kW@6250 338 Nm@4500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 181 kW@6000 327 Nm@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,088 mm | 4,793 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,902 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,712 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,907 kg | 1,583 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 64 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,471 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 861 mm | -860 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 978 mm | 0 mm | 978 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,285 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,168 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 853 mm | 0 mm | 853 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 493 L | 949 L | -456 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,342 L | 33.5 | -32.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,413 L | 1,875 L | 1 L |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
2007 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2007 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |