Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Audi Q7 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
4.2L V8 OHC-4v 350 hp@6800 325 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 118.2 in | -13.1 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 200.2 in | -14 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 78.1 in | -10 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 68.4 in | -12.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3435 lb. | 5269 lb. | -1834 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -9.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.5 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 58.7 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 0.0 in | 51 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.3 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.0 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 58.1 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 37.1 in | -3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.6 in | -48.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 107.6 in (over 3 rows) | -29.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.4 | 40.1 ft3 | -28.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 ft3 | 88.7 ft3 | -77.3 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 |
2009 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The middle seat of all the SUVs we looked at, had the most room to move furthest forward or backward to allow far rear seat passengers most accommodation. see full Audi Q7 review |