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2007 Subaru Legacy and 2009 Ford Escape Specifications
| Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 103.1 in | 2 in |
| Length | 188.7 in | 174.7 in | 14 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 71.1 in | -3 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 67.7 in | -9.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3490 lb. | 3529 lb. | -39 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 0.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 40.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 56.6 in | -2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 53.3 in | -2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.2 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 55.9 in | -2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 49.1 in | 3.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 35.6 in | -1.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | 4.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.2 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Subaru Legacy
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Escape
| 2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review |
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