Model Year | 2014 | 2022 | |
Model | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Subaru Legacy | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 2,916 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,821 mm | 4,841 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,943 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,760 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,062 kg | 1,587 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 93 L | 70 L | 23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,491 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,448 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,024 mm | 1,087 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 945 mm | 51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,473 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 1,003 mm | 979 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,090 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,028 L | 428 L | -427 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,934 L | 15.1 | -14.1 L |
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | You can buy a BMW X5 or Porsche Cayenne with tame front seats, but not the Grand Cherokee SRT8. In the Jeep, SRT's signature buckets are standard. Large, firm bolsters provide excellent lateral support even to those of us with slender builds. Yet they're also comfortable, with enough padding to avoid park bench references. The four-way adjustable lumbar didn't do much for my back, but your experience may vary. Moving to the back seat, the Grand Cherokee's growth adds a couple of badly needed inches to legroom. With this improvement the Grand Cherokee only matches other similarly sized SUVs, so it's not a reason to buy. But rear seat legroom is no longer a reason not to buy, so it bears mentioning. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The cabin is a very serene place to be, aided by the comfortable front seats. With the leather seat option, both front seats and two rear seats came with seat heaters. Also, both front seats are power adjustable, including height and lumbar. The lumbar support is great for long trips, allowing you to change wear the seat contacts your back for less overall fatigue. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2022 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2021 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.4L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Front seats are softly padded in a way that is uncommon in modern vehicles. Driver's seat adjustments are above average, as there is an adjustable thigh support. Passenger seats lack lumbar adjustment and thigh support extensions, but have full 8-way power including seat-bottom tilt and height adjustment.
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Some drivers complain the lumbar support is intrusive, while others complain it's too subtle. Remember to sit in a seat and get a feel for yourself, as it is very subjective.
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The driver's seat has the option of a facial recognition system that is fairly reliable if used correctly and a useful feature that is not common in other cars. Memory buttons remain on the door for those that prefer them.
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The details that count: According to the owner's manual, the facial recognition system's software is open-source and data remains in the vehicle.
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2022 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2021 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.4L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
The Mazda6 has a smaller rear seat, no way around it. That being said, I find it to be more richly appointed than the Legacy's with the same great materials as up-front and cool touches: the USB ports are in the center armrest with a covered storage cubby, and the rear seat heaters are 3-level with controls in the armrest. These touches are reminiscent of very high-end luxury cars and are more convenient locations in general. The Mazda's heated rear seats also seem to be stronger than the Legacy's. --- The seats follow the same theme as the front in both cars- softer/plusher in the Legacy, firmer but well shaped in the Mazda. --- The front seat-backs are more upscale in the Mazda, and the rear seat of the Mazda has ambient lighting in the door pockets (unlike the Legacy). Overall, the rear cabin of the Mazda is snugger but remains comfortable while carrying on the quality and elegance of the front. For space though, the Legacy still grabs a Win here. see full Subaru Legacy review |