| Model Year | 2023 | 2009 | |
| Model | Subaru Crosstrek | Ford Taurus X | |
| Engine | 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 182 hp@5800 176 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.9 in | 112.9 in | -8 in |
| Length | 176.5 in | 200.3 in | -23.8 in |
| Width | 71.0 in | 74.9 in | -3.9 in |
| Height | 63.6 in | 67.4 in | -3.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3265 lb. | 4204 lb. | -939 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 58.5 in | -1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.2 in | -0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 40.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.4 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 57.9 in | -2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 56.4 in | -1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.8 in | -3.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.0 in | -46 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.6 in | -33.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -34.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.8 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 20.8 | 47.4 ft3 | -26.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 55.3 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | -29.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek.
| 2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |