Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Honda CR-V | Subaru Legacy | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 105.1 in | -2 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 186.2 in | -6.9 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 68.1 in | 3.5 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 56.1 in | 10 in |
Curb Weight | 3389 lb. | 3250 lb. | 139 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 39.5 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 54.4 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 51.0 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 44.1 in | -2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 36.5 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 53.7 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 52.6 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 33.9 in | 4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.7 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.9 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 |
2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
I sometimes have elderly passengers. They do not have to squirm to get in or do calesthenics to get out. see full Honda CR-V review |
2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Could not find a comfortable position, even with a power seat. see full Honda CR-V review |
2008 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 |
2008 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 |
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 |