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Subaru Forester (2007) vs. Subaru Legacy (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Subaru Forester and 2012 Subaru Legacy specs.

2007 Subaru Forester and 2012 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year 2007 2012  
Model Subaru Forester Subaru Legacy  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
224 hp@5600
226 lb-ft@3600
3.6L H6
DOHC-4v
256 hp@6000
247 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 99.4 in 108.3 in -8.9 in
Length 176.6 in 186.4 in -9.8 in
Width 68.3 in 71.7 in -3.4 in
Height 65.0 in 59.3 in 5.7 in
Curb Weight 3350 lb. 3600 lb. -250 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 18.5 gal. -2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.8 in 40.3 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.5 in 56.3 in -2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.6 in 0.0 in 51.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.6 in 43.0 in 0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.7 in 37.5 in 2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 53.6 in 56.1 in -2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.6 in 0.0 in 51.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.7 in 37.8 in -4.1 in
Total Legroom 77.3 in (over 2 rows) 80.8 in (over 2 rows) -3.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.0 ft3 14.7 ft3 17.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 57.7 ft3 14.7 ft3 43 ft3

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

2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review
2007 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review
2006 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review
2006 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Subaru Legacy

2012 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 0 I had two tall passengers with me - even with the front seat pushed back to accomodate for height (6'4" guy and 5'10" woman), they said the backseat room was quite decent and no complaints on our hour+ long drive. The cloth seats are well padded and the fabirc was breathable - cool for summer and insulating for winter. see full Subaru Legacy review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Wide rear door openings make ingress & egress from back seat very easy. Commodious rear seat room. see full Subaru Legacy review
 
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