| Model Year | 2011 | 2020 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | Ford EcoSport | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 99.2 in | 9.1 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 161.3 in | 25.1 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 69.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 64.8 in | -5.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3400 lb. | 3060 lb. | 340 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.6 gal. | 4.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 39.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 53.3 in | 3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.6 in | -51.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 40.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.5 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 51.3 in | 4.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.9 in | -50.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 36.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 20.9 ft3 | -6.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 50.0 ft3 | -35.3 ft3 |
| 2011 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Wide rear door openings make ingress & egress from back seat very easy. Commodious rear seat room. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Good sized back seat, could fit two adults very comfortably with plenty of legroom. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
I can easily fit three our four six foot adults in the car comfortably. see full Subaru Legacy review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Ford EcoSport.