| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Honda Element | Subaru Legacy | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 105.1 in | -3.7 in |
| Length | 169.3 in | 188.7 in | -19.4 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 68.1 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 58.1 in | 12.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3433 lb. | 3375 lb. | 58 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 43.3 in | 40.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 54.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 51.0 in | 4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 44.1 in | -3.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.1 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 53.7 in | -1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 52.6 in | -5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 33.9 in | 5.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.0 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | -7.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 77.1 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Honda Element.
| 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 |