Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 116.0 in | -10.9 in |
Length | 188.7 in | 202.0 in | -13.3 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 79.0 in | -10.9 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 76.9 in | -18.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3305 lb. | 5636 lb. | -2331 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -9.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 41.1 in | -0.6 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 | 39.1 in | 39.2 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 65.2 in | -11.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 60.6 in | -8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 39.0 in | -5.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.7 in | -61.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 25.6 in | -25.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | -27.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.5 | 60.3 ft3 | -26.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 | -42.7 ft3 |
2007 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2007 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | 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 |
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 |
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
I drive about a 1000 miles a week. After driving the Suburban for 2 months, my back problems have gone away. Feel fresh after a 3 hour drive see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
Family and cargo fit comfortably see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |