| Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | BMW 7-Series | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 117.7 in | -12.6 in |
| Length | 186.2 in | 198.4 in | -12.2 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 74.9 in | -6.8 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 58.7 in | -2.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 4486 lb. | -1236 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 23.3 gal. | -6.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 59.3 in | -4.9 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 | 38.5 in | -2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 58.7 in | -5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 37.2 in | -3.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11.4 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | -6.6 ft3 |
| 2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2009 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 BMW 7-Series.