

Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Ford Expedition | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 119.0 in | -13.9 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 206.5 in | -20.3 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 78.8 in | -10.7 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 77.2 in | -21.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 5578 lb. | -2328 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -11.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 39.6 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 63.2 in | -8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 60.2 in | -9.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.1 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 39.8 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 63.7 in | -10 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 59.9 in | -7.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 39.1 in | -5.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.9 in | -51.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.2 in | -50.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.7 in | -37.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | -39.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 11.4 | 55.0 ft3 | -43.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 ft3 | 108.3 ft3 | -96.9 ft3 |
2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 put adults back there, unlike the previous 2 WRXs. 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 |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2009 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Ford Expedition.