Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan LEAF | Subaru Legacy | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.1 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 175.0 in | 186.2 in | -11.2 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 68.1 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 61.0 in | 56.1 in | 4.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3366 lb. | 3250 lb. | 116 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -16.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 39.5 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 54.4 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 51.0 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 44.1 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 36.5 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 53.7 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 52.6 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.1 in | 33.9 in | -2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -4.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.5 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 11.4 ft3 | -11.4 |
2012 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF 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 |