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Honda Civic (2008) vs. Subaru Legacy (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Honda Civic and 2011 Subaru Legacy specs.

2008 Honda Civic and 2011 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year 2008 2011  
Model Honda Civic Subaru Legacy  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
197 hp@7800
139 lb-ft@6200
3.6L H6
DOHC-4v
256 hp@6000
247 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 108.3 in -2 in
Length 176.7 in 186.4 in -9.7 in
Width 69.0 in 71.7 in -2.7 in
Height 56.5 in 59.3 in -2.8 in
Curb Weight 2912 lb. 3600 lb. -688 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 18.5 gal. -5.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 40.3 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.7 in 56.3 in -2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.9 in 0.0 in 51.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 43.0 in -0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.4 in 37.5 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.4 in 56.1 in -3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.0 in 0.0 in 51 in
Legroom, Row 2 34.6 in 37.8 in -3.2 in
Total Legroom 76.8 in (over 2 rows) 80.8 in (over 2 rows) -4 in
Cargo Volume 12.0 ft3 14.7 ft3 -2.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Honda Civic

2008 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
unbelievable much room on the rear seats see full Honda Civic review
2008 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Good lumbar and side support, nicely adjustable seat and wheel. Shifter is very close to the wheel. Fits me like a glove, but my wife does find the seatback slightly tall. see full Honda Civic review
2007 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
very comfortable to drive see full Honda Civic review
2007 2dr Coupe 197-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
great support. the sides basically hold you - which is important because the car can generate serious g-forces going around corners see full Honda Civic review
2007 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Frankly, the best seats I have sat in outside of a couple BMW Ms. Supportive, well bolstered with good lateral support. Also good support for the lower back for long drives. see full Honda Civic review
2008 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Driver seat is uncomfortable. Not upright enough. Not a great seat for correct posture. see full Honda Civic review
2008 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
No access from trunk area. Also, very strong chemical smell in vehicle...off gassing from fabrics. The prius did not have near the smell. see full Honda Civic review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Seats were rock hard(in summer) see full Honda Civic review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
very poor AC performance during hot weather see full Honda Civic review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
not able to fit a rear facing child seat, or very difficult to fit it. we had to even find a small size one. see full Honda Civic review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
It took me a long time to find a comfortable driving position in this car. It may because of the low seat. I was finally (mostly) successful, but it took a long time to find it, and it is very different than my typical driving position. Also, not great on long trips -- the seat is generally supportive, but it starts to break down a few hours in. see full Honda Civic review
2007 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Rear seat does not fold down see full Honda Civic review
2007 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
merely adequate although better than in the past see full Honda Civic review
2007 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
merely adequate, seats could have more support see full Honda Civic review
2007 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Seat needs an adjustable lumber support. see full Honda Civic review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Subaru Legacy

2011 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Wide rear door openings make ingress & egress from back seat very easy. Commodious rear seat room. 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 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 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
 
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