Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Acura RDX | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 104.3 in | 0.8 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 180.7 in | 5.5 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 73.6 in | -5.5 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 65.2 in | -9.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 3743 lb. | -493 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 38.7 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 58.2 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 54.4 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.8 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 38.3 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 56.3 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 53.0 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 37.6 in | -3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 27.8 ft3 | -16.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 ft3 | 60.6 ft3 | -49.2 ft3 |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 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 |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2012 Acura RDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Too little leg room see full Acura RDX review |