| Model Year | 2024 | 2009 | |
| Model | Mini Countryman | Subaru Legacy | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 301 hp@5200 331 lb-ft@1450  | 
						 3.0L H6 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6600 215 lb-ft@4200  | 
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 105.1 in | 0 in | 
| Length | 169.8 in | 186.2 in | -16.4 in | 
| Width | 71.7 in | 68.1 in | 3.6 in | 
| Height | 61.3 in | 56.1 in | 5.2 in | 
| Curb Weight | 3688 lb. | 3345 lb. | 343 lb. | 
| Fuel Capacity | 16.1 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -0.8 gal. | 
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 39.5 in | 0.4 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 54.4 in | 0.4 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.0 in | -51 in | 
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 44.1 in | -3.7 in | 
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 36.5 in | 1 in | 
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 53.7 in | 0.3 in | 
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in | 
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 33.9 in | 3.7 in | 
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in | 
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.6 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 6.2 ft3 | 
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.6 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 36.2 ft3 | 
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2024 Mini Countryman.
| 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 |