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Subaru Forester (2018) vs. Subaru Legacy (2016) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2018 Subaru Forester and 2016 Subaru Legacy specs.

2018 Subaru Forester and 2016 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year 2018 2016  
Model Subaru Forester Subaru Legacy  
Engine turbocharged
2.0L H4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5600
258 lb-ft@2000
3.6L H6
DOHC-4v
256 hp@6000
247 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable CVT 6-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,639 mm 2,751 mm 0 mm
Length 4,595 mm 4,796 mm 0 mm
Width 1,796 mm 1,839 mm 0 mm
Height 1,687 mm 1,499 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,657 kg 1,661 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 60 L 70 L -10 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,052 mm 1,016 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,448 mm 1,476 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,369 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,092 mm 1,090 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,011 mm 940 mm -939 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,435 mm 1,455 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,346 mm 1,397 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 965 mm 968 mm -3 mm
Total Legroom 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 974 L 425 L 549 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,115 L 15.0 -13 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Subaru Forester

2018 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2017 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4
8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru Legacy

2016 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2015 Along with the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, and Volkswagen Passat, the Subaru Legacy has one of the roomiest rear seats in the segment. Rear seat passengers have a couple inches less knee room in the Ford Fusion. The rear seats in the Chrysler and Buick are tighter still. This said, especially with the optional sunroof rear seat headroom is somewhat limited. People taller than six feet might come into contact with the headliner. The top trim level includes rear air vents. see full Subaru Legacy review
2016 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The front seats have an unusually high bulge just below my shoulder blades. This feels more odd than uncomfortable, at least to me. Partly depending on your height your experience might vary. These seats also provide very little lateral support, which admittedly isn't much of an issue given the limited grippiness of the tires. I had no such qualms with the armrest on the door. It's wide and cushy. In the front seats' favor, for 2015 Subaru has added fore-aft adjustability to the headrests, a rarity in recent moderately priced cars. see full Subaru Legacy review
 

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