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Subaru Legacy (2014) vs. BMW X1 (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Subaru Legacy and 2013 BMW X1 specs.

2014 Subaru Legacy and 2013 BMW X1 Specifications

Model Year 2014 2013  
Model Subaru Legacy BMW X1  
Engine 3.6L H6
DOHC-4v
256 hp@6000
247 lb-ft@4400
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
300 hp@5800
300 lb-ft@1300
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.3 in 108.7 in -0.4 in
Length 187.2 in 176.5 in 10.7 in
Width 71.7 in 70.8 in 0.9 in
Height 59.3 in 60.8 in -1.5 in
Curb Weight 3496 lb. 3891 lb. -395 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 16.6 gal. 1.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.3 in 41.3 in -1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.3 in 55.0 in 1.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.0 in 41.4 in 1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.5 in 39.7 in -2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.1 in 54.6 in 1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.8 in 34.9 in 2.9 in
Total Legroom 80.8 in (over 2 rows) 76.3 in (over 2 rows) 4.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 14.7 ft3 14.8 ft3 -0.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 14.7 ft3 47.7 ft3 -33 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Subaru Legacy

2014 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
2014 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Subaru Legacy

2014 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Both front and rear seat room are very good. see full Subaru Legacy review
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 BMW X1

2013 BMW X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 BMW makes great sport seats, with support in the right places and power-adjustable side bolsters. This said, those in the X1 Sport Line feel less cushy, and so less overtly comfortable, than I recall from other BMWs. The Evoque's front buckets lack adjustable side bolsters, but feel more luxurious. While the BMW wins on support, the Land Rover wins on comfort. Another tie. Update: when I later had an Evoque for a week its seats felt less comfortable than they had during the dealer test drive. So I'm revising this rating in favor of the BMW. see full BMW X1 review
2013 BMW X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The BMW X1's interior dimensions also closely resemble those of the previous-generation 3-Series. Up front, there's a little less space to stretch out than in the X3. But abundant headroom. About half of the X1's additional height is over one's head--you sit only a couple inches higher than in the 3-Series. This additional airspace also distinguishes the X1 from the allroad. Rear seat room could be more of an issue. As in the old 3 and the new allroad, a couple of average-sized adults will fit behind a couple more with perhaps an inch or two of clearance for their knees, while a third would be a squeeze. The seat back reclines, but the seat cushion is too low to provide good thigh support. The Evoque is similarly a less-than-ideal choice for four-plus adults taking a long trip. see full BMW X1 review
 

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