Subaru Legacy (2006) vs. Chevrolet Equinox (2008) Specs

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2006 Subaru Legacy and 2008 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications

Model Year	2006	2008
Model	Subaru Legacy	Chevrolet Equinox
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 250 lb-ft@3600	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6500 250 lb-ft@2300
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.1 in	112.5 in	-7.4 in
Length	188.7 in	188.8 in	-0.1 in
Width	68.1 in	71.4 in	-3.3 in
Height	58.1 in	69.3 in	-11.2 in
Curb Weight	3505 lb.	4044 lb.	-539 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.9 gal.	17.0 gal.	-0.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	40.9 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.4 in	55.7 in	-1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.0 in	51.1 in	-0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.1 in	41.2 in	2.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.1 in	40.1 in	-1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.7 in	55.9 in	-2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	52.6 in	51.4 in	1.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.9 in	40.2 in	-6.3 in
Total Legroom	78 in (over 2 rows)	81.4 in (over 2 rows)	-3.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	33.5 ft³	35.7 ft³	-2.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.2 ft³	67.1 ft³	-0.9 ft³

2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2005	4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	I have a hard time fitting into most cars due to headroom issues. Wagon without sunroof fits me perfectly. see full Subaru Legacy review
2005	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very comfortable seats and the heating soothes the sore back see full Subaru Legacy review
2005	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	I�ve driven this car on 8+ hour road trips before and it�s very comfortable on long trips. see full Subaru Legacy review

2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2005	4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	It is tiny. see full Subaru Legacy review
2005	4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Passengers have complained that their legs get a little pinched in the rear seat. I tell them to stop being so tall. see full Subaru Legacy review
2005	4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Admittedly, the Legacy is a small-ish vehicle. My back seat passengers report being comfortable, but snug. see full Subaru Legacy review
2005	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	There just isn�t much rear leg room. see full Subaru Legacy review

2008 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The rear seat can slide forward and back 8" providing generous leg room for rear passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2008	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	The bucket seats are at a perfect height for easy entry and exit. Also there is a liftable arm rest between the seats for storing purse, etc. which eliminates the need for reaching to the back when the passenger seat is occupied. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2008	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	Ample leg and hip room. I am only 5foot 4 inches but have a wide posterior. Seat is comfortable for me. My son is 6 foot 3 inches and medium build. He has ample leg and body room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2008	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD	The rear bench seat can slide forward or back. When slid back, there is ample leg room for even the tallest of passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review

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