Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Jeep Liberty | Subaru Legacy | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 105.1 in | 1 in |
Length | 176.9 in | 186.2 in | -9.3 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 68.1 in | 4.3 in |
Height | 72.1 in | 56.1 in | 16 in |
Curb Weight | 4030 lb. | 3250 lb. | 780 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.5 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 54.4 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 51.0 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 44.1 in | -3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 36.5 in | 3.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.6 in | 53.7 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 52.6 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 33.9 in | 4.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.5 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 64.2 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 52.8 ft3 |
2008 Jeep Liberty Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Awsome for the long trips I have had with it, comfortable! see full Jeep Liberty review |
2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. 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 |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2009 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 |