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Mazda Mazda6 (2009) vs. Subaru Legacy (2007) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Mazda Mazda6 and 2007 Subaru Legacy specs.

2009 Mazda Mazda6 and 2007 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year 2009 2007  
Model Mazda Mazda6 Subaru Legacy  
Engine 3.7L V6
DOHC-4v
272 hp@6250
269 lb-ft@4250
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
243 hp@6000
241 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 105.1 in 4.7 in
Length 193.7 in 186.2 in 7.5 in
Width 72.4 in 68.1 in 4.3 in
Height 57.9 in 56.1 in 1.8 in
Curb Weight 3547 lb. 3435 lb. 112 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 16.9 gal. 1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 39.5 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.3 in 54.4 in 2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.1 in 51.0 in 4.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.5 in 44.1 in -1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.3 in 36.5 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 53.7 in 2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.9 in 52.6 in 3.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.0 in 33.9 in 4.1 in
Total Legroom 80.5 in (over 2 rows) 78 in (over 2 rows) 2.5 in
Cargo Volume 16.6 ft3 11.4 ft3 5.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda Mazda6

2009 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2010 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Subaru Legacy

2007 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review
2007 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
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
 
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