Model Year | 2014 | 2016 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Fiat 500 | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 OHC-4v 160 hp@5500 170 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 90.6 in | 17.7 in |
Length | 187.2 in | 139.6 in | 47.6 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 64.1 in | 7.6 in |
Height | 59.3 in | 59.8 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3496 lb. | 2512 lb. | 984 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 10.5 gal. | 8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 38.9 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 49.4 in | 6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 47.9 in | -47.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 40.7 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 35.6 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 46.4 in | 9.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 42.6 in | -42.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 31.7 in | 6.1 in |
Total Legroom | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 72.4 in (over 2 rows) | 8.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 | -15.4 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
2014 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Both front and rear seat room are very good. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2013 | 0 | I had two tall passengers with me - even with the front seat pushed back to accomodate for height (6'4" guy and 5'10" woman), they said the backseat room was quite decent and no complaints on our hour+ long drive. The cloth seats are well padded and the fabirc was breathable - cool for summer and insulating for winter. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2016 Fiat 500 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 160hp 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seating is very cramped, and the ease of entry/exit is poor. Think of the rear seats as emergency seating- like a Porsche 911, and you get the idea. No one will want to travel across town in the rear seats. Forget a road trip entirely. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Roomy in front but narrow. With two people in front you're bound to rub shoulders or arms when using the arm rests. see full Fiat 500 review |
2015 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I would not put anyone on the rear seats. Maybe very short people for short distances. see full Fiat 500 review |