Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
6.0L V8 OHV-2v 366 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 130.0 in | -24.9 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 221.3 in | -35.1 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 79.1 in | -11 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 76.6 in | -20.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3435 lb. | 5963 lb. | -2528 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 31.0 gal. | -14.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 41.1 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 65.3 in | -10.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 64.4 in | -13.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.3 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 40.0 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 65.2 in | -11.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 62.3 in | -9.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 39.1 in | -5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 45.5 ft3 | -34.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 ft3 | 101.1 ft3 | -89.7 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 |
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The interior is basically a Tahoe and even with 5 people, the truck is comfortable. Rear AC and headphone jacks help too. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 3 adults, even with a tall adult in the middle seat. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |