Model Year | 2015 | 2014 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Ford Escape | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 191 kW@6000 335 Nm@4400 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 179 kW@5500 366 Nm@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,690 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,796 mm | 4,524 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,839 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,499 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,661 kg | 1,693 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 57 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,476 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,410 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,090 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 991 mm | -51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,455 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,397 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 935 mm | 33 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 971 L | -546 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 | 1,920 L | 14 |
2015 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 |
2015 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 |
2015 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 |
2014 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |