| Model Year | 2011 | 2023 | |
| Model | Subaru Legacy | Ford Expedition | |
| Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5000 480 lb-ft@2250 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 10-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 122.5 in | -14.2 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 210.0 in | -23.6 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 79.9 in | -8.2 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 76.6 in | -17.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3600 lb. | 5623 lb. | -2023 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 23.2 gal. | -4.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.0 in | -1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 64.9 in | -8.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 62.2 in | -62.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.0 in | 41.0 in | 2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 40.0 in | -2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 64.8 in | -8.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 62.6 in | -62.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 41.5 in | -3.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.3 in | -37.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 64.2 in | -64.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 51.4 in | -51.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.1 in | -36.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.8 in (over 2 rows) | 118.6 in (over 3 rows) | -37.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 19.3 ft3 | -4.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.7 | 57.5 ft3 | -42.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 104.6 ft3 | -89.9 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 2023 Ford Expedition.