Subaru Legacy (2020) vs. Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban (2016) Specs

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2020 Subaru Legacy and 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Specifications

Model Year	2020	2016
Model	Subaru Legacy	Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
Engine	turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000	5.3L V8 OHV-2v 355 hp@5600 383 lb-ft@4100
Transmission	8-speed shiftable CVT	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	4WD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	108.3 in	116.0 in	-7.7 in
Length	190.6 in	204.0 in	-13.4 in
Width	72.4 in	80.5 in	-8.1 in
Height	59.1 in	74.4 in	-15.3 in
Curb Weight	3779 lb.	5683 lb.	-1904 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	26.0 gal.	-7.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	42.8 in	-3.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.1 in	64.8 in	-6.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	60.8 in	-60.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.8 in	45.3 in	-2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	38.7 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.4 in	65.1 in	-7.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	60.3 in	-60.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.5 in	39.0 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.1 in	-38.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	62.6 in	-62.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	49.3 in	-49.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	24.8 in	-24.8 in
Total Legroom	82.3 in (over 2 rows)	109.1 in (over 3 rows)	-26.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	15.1 ft³	15.3 ft³	-0.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	15.1	51.6 ft³	-36.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum	15.1 ft³	94.7 ft³	-79.6 ft³

2020 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2021	4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.4L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Front seats are softly padded in a way that is uncommon in modern vehicles. Driver's seat adjustments are above average, as there is an adjustable thigh support. Passenger seats lack lumbar adjustment and thigh support extensions, but have full 8-way power including seat-bottom tilt and height adjustment. --- Some drivers complain the lumbar support is intrusive, while others complain it's too subtle. Remember to sit in a seat and get a feel for yourself, as it is very subjective. --- The driver's seat has the option of a facial recognition system that is fairly reliable if used correctly and a useful feature that is not common in other cars. Memory buttons remain on the door for those that prefer them. --- The details that count: According to the owner's manual, the facial recognition system's software is open-source and data remains in the vehicle. --- see full Subaru Legacy review

2020 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2021	4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.4L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	The Mazda6 has a smaller rear seat, no way around it. That being said, I find it to be more richly appointed than the Legacy's with the same great materials as up-front and cool touches: the USB ports are in the center armrest with a covered storage cubby, and the rear seat heaters are 3-level with controls in the armrest. These touches are reminiscent of very high-end luxury cars and are more convenient locations in general. The Mazda's heated rear seats also seem to be stronger than the Legacy's. --- The seats follow the same theme as the front in both cars- softer/plusher in the Legacy, firmer but well shaped in the Mazda. --- The front seat-backs are more upscale in the Mazda, and the rear seat of the Mazda has ambient lighting in the door pockets (unlike the Legacy). Overall, the rear cabin of the Mazda is snugger but remains comfortable while carrying on the quality and elegance of the front. For space though, the Legacy still grabs a Win here. see full Subaru Legacy review

2016 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	Some (perhaps more than some) people are drawn to large SUVs because they like to feel like the king of the road when behind the wheel. Others need a lot of space while driving, or at least feel they do. Few vehicles have more front seat room than the new Tahoe. With an inch-and-a-half less shoulder room, the Ford's front-row dimensions aren't quite as generous, and its taller, shifter-festooned console is more intrusive. The front seats are comfortable in both. The Expedition's are a little wider and softer, and they're upholstered with especially rich hides in the King Ranch and Platinum (vs. the most recently tested and photographed Limited). Whether this is preferable is a matter of taste. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review

2016 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Both the Tahoe and Expedition have roomy, comfortable second-row seats, with a slight edge to the higher cushions in the Chevrolet. Bonus points to the Tahoe for automatic rear climate controls (they're manual in the Expedition). Move to the third-row seat, and you'll wonder why, despite redesigns for 2007 and 2015, General Motors has stubbornly refused to follow Ford's 2003 switch from a solid rear axle to an independent rear suspension. With a solid axle, the rear floor must be high to permit the rear differential to travel up and down when a wheel hits a bump. Consequently, the Tahoe's third row seat must be very thinly constructed and mounted very close to the floor. Even pre-teen children won't be comfortable in it. In sharp contrast, the Expedition's third-row seat is higher off the floor than its second-row seat, much less the ridiculously low third row in the Tahoe, and is--surprise--considerably more comfortable as a result. The Suburban's third-row seat is roomier than the Tahoe's but still far inferior to the Expedition's. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review

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