Subaru Legacy (2014) vs. Buick Verano (2012) Specs
How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Subaru Legacy and 2012 Buick Verano specs.
2014 Subaru Legacy and 2012 Buick Verano Specifications
| Model Year |
2014 |
2012 |
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| Model |
Subaru Legacy |
Buick Verano |
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| Engine |
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| Transmission |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Body |
4dr Sedan |
4dr Sedan |
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Difference |
| Wheelbase |
108.3 in |
105.7 in |
2.6 in |
| Length |
187.2 in |
183.9 in |
3.3 in |
| Width |
71.7 in |
71.5 in |
0.2 in |
| Height |
59.3 in |
58.4 in |
0.9 in |
| Curb Weight |
3315 lb. |
3300 lb. |
15 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity |
18.5 gal. |
15.0 gal. |
3.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 |
40.3 in |
38.3 in |
2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 |
56.3 in |
55.1 in |
1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 |
0.0 in |
53.7 in |
-53.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 |
43.0 in |
42.1 in |
0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 |
37.5 in |
37.8 in |
-0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 |
56.1 in |
52.9 in |
3.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 |
0.0 in |
52.0 in |
-52 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 |
37.8 in |
33.9 in |
3.9 in |
| Total Legroom |
80.8 in (over 2 rows) |
76 in (over 2 rows) |
4.8 in |
| Cargo Volume |
14.7 ft3 |
14.3 ft3 |
0.4 ft3 |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Subaru Legacy
| 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 |
| Year | Comment |
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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 |
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.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Buick Verano
| 2013 |
The Buick Verano's impression of substance and solidity extends to its seats. The front buckets are larger and more thickly padded than those in the typical compact sedan, yet have a firm, properly supportive underlying structure. They look and feel "premium." The Acura ILX's front seats, with more prominent side bolsters, provide better lateral support in hard turns, but don't feel as solid or as luxurious.
see full Buick Verano review |
| 2012 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Comment |
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While the Buick Verano's exterior is large for a compact sedan, its rear seat is among the tightest. The ILX is a bit tighter still. In it I can just fit behind my 5-9 self. But anyone who requires an adult-friendly rear seat will likely reject both cars (along with the new Cadillac ATS).
The Verano's 14.5 cubic foot trunk--two cubes over the ILX's--is more competitive, and more in line with Buick's traditional strengths.
see full Buick Verano review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Buick Verano
| 2013 |
4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6'1", broad shouldered, overweight, and considered quite a big guy, but I have no trouble fitting into the car. Even if you are a couple of inches higher than me, you should be okay. Be advised I chose a car without a sunroof. The sunroof may cut into that headroom.
see full Buick Verano review |
| 2013 |
4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD |
The seat cushioning is about the best in the business. The foam density Buick used is unlike any I have experienced.
see full Buick Verano review |
| 2012 Buick Verano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons |
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 |
4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD |
No rear seat venting except the floor makes it a bit stuffy for the rear seat passengers. The rear seating area is tight to get into but once seated provide enough space.
see full Buick Verano review |
| 2013 |
4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD |
My right knee(with shorts on) hits the hard plastic to discomfort. I thought about putting some padding there. Same with the lack of padding inside the map pocket on the door to keep contents from rattleing.
see full Buick Verano review |
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