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

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Subaru Legacy and 2008 Chevrolet Equinox specs.

2006 Subaru Legacy and 2008 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model Subaru Legacy Chevrolet Equinox  
Engine turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
186 kW@6000
339 Nm@3600
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
197 kW@6500
339 Nm@2300
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,670 mm 2,858 mm 0 mm
Length 4,793 mm 4,796 mm 0 mm
Width 1,730 mm 1,814 mm 0 mm
Height 1,476 mm 1,760 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,590 kg 1,834 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 64 L 64 L 0 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,029 mm 1,039 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,382 mm 1,415 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,295 mm 1,298 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,120 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 993 mm 1,019 mm 992 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,364 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,336 mm 1,306 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 861 mm 1,021 mm 860 mm
Total Legroom 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) 2,068 mm (over 2 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 949 L 1,011 L 948 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,875 L 1,900 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru Legacy

2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox

2008 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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