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2016 Subaru Legacy and 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2016 | 2009 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 252 hp@6300 251 lb-ft@3200 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 112.3 in | -4 in |
| Length | 188.8 in | 191.8 in | -3 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 70.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 59.0 in | 57.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3662 lb. | 3680 lb. | -18 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 55.9 in | 2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 53.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 42.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.2 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.3 in | 53.9 in | 3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 52.1 in | 2.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.0 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru Legacy
| 2016 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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 | |
| 2016 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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 2016 Subaru Legacy
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The rear legroom and seat comfort are suitable for two adults on extended trips. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
during a six hour drive felt no fatigue see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The front passenger seat is like sitting in a hole. It can be difficult to get out of. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I tried the LS cloth, LT2 Ultralux, and LTZ leather seats...all of them were uncomfortable. Too little padding. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I like the seating for the front seats. it fits me very good. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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